Embryologists’ magic weapon

The first magic weapon: Microscope--You are my "eyes"

The microscope is another pair of eyes for embryologists. With this pair of magical eyes, you can see a different microscopic world. The human egg is only about 100 microns, hundreds of times thinner than a hair, and it is invisible to the naked eye. With the help of a microscope, embryologists can not only see the shape and size of the egg, but even the particles in the cytoplasm. The mature eggs that have just been taken out are wrapped with many layers of diffuse granular cells, like big snowballs, shining silver under the light of the microscope. The embryologists with sharp eyes are like Sun Wukong, pulling out the cocoons and pulling out the silk, and quickly picking out the eggs from the follicular fluid rich in various cells. After several rounds of washing, the clean eggs lie quietly in the exclusive culture dish waiting for the arrival of sperm.

The second magic weapon: culture medium - you are the "fountain of life"

Culture medium is the water of life. When humans conceive naturally, the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes, etc. are all rich in liquid, which contains a variety of nutrients required for sperm and egg combination and embryo development. Later, great scientists analyzed the various amino acids, sugars, inorganic salts, compounds, etc. required for in vivo fertilization and embryo development, simulated the nutrient composition and ratio of in vivo liquids, and developed various culture mediums required for eggs, sperm and embryos. Finally, an in vitro fertilization system was established, which enabled assisted reproductive technology to be applied in clinical practice and eventually gave birth to test-tube babies.

The third magic weapon: Microscopic operating system - you are my "hand"

The micromanipulation system is the "hand" of the embryologist. For male factors or other friends who need to undergo the second-generation test tube (that is, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, ICSI), you must be curious about how the sperm enters the egg cytoplasm? In fact, the embryologist has a pair of special manipulators! The embryologist selects the appropriate sperm through a microscope, and then injects the sperm into the cytoplasm through the injection needle mounted on the manipulator, completing the entire fertilization process. Isn't it amazing? ! There is something even more amazing! For friends who need to undergo the third-generation test tube (that is, preimplantation genetic testing, PGT), the manipulator of the micromanipulation system only needs to set up the biopsy needle to biopsy the embryo! The micromanipulation system is very delicate and will hardly cause damage to the eggs and embryos. It is the secret weapon of the embryologist.

The fourth magic weapon: incubator - you are my "home"

The incubator is the "home" of the embryo baby. The incubator can simulate the human fallopian tube-uterus environment and create a constant temperature, humidity and low oxygen environment. The embryo babies will temporarily live an independent collective life during the days when they are away from their parents. Just like military training, when the mother comes to pick up the embryo baby and live in her own uterus house, she will find that it is a completely new life. They have been trained before entering the mother's body, laying a solid foundation for becoming a strong baby.

The fifth magic weapon: various monitoring systems - you are my "guardian angel"

Embryologists also have a 24-hour "electronic butler" - various monitoring systems (incubator monitoring system, temperature and humidity monitoring system, air quality monitoring system, etc.). With these guardians guarding day and night, embryologists can rest assured.

Embryologists have many magic weapons~ But the most important thing is the love and responsibility of embryologists. With these, parents can rest assured and feel comfortable~