Methods for predicting mammalian embryo viability
US9410939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/5091
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods and systems for assessing the developmental potential of mammalian embryos. The method of the invention comprises taking measurements of cytoplasmic movements in the embryo and/or periodic changes in the shape of the embryo at the single cell stage.
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