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A huge zinc surge accompanies the first spark of human life
The human egg has to be activated for an embryo to begin to develop. Now, researchers show that proper activation is accompanied by a large surge in zinc levels in the egg. This inorganic signature could be used to help IVF scientists predict which eggs will be the healthiest and most likely to be viable following implantation.
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