Zinc Fireworks Reveal When Human Egg is Fertilized

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From 2016

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Zinc Fireworks Reveal When Human Egg is Fertilized

Northwestern University
2016 Apr 28

In a study published in Scientific Reports, Northwestern researchers have discovered that when the human egg is activated by a sperm enzyme, an explosion of zinc sparks erupt. The size of the eruption is directly related to the health of the egg and its ability to develop into a viable embryo. (Read the full story here: [see below] )

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https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2016/04/radiant-zinc-fireworks-reveal-quality-of-human-egg/

Radiant Zinc Fireworks Reveal Quality of Human Egg

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April 26, 2016 | By Marla Paul

- The more radiant the burst, the better the egg
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- Tool being developed to help doctors see zinc fireworks in clinic

CHICAGO --- A stunning explosion of zinc fireworks occurs when a human egg is activated by a sperm enzyme, and the size of these “sparks” is a direct measure of the quality of the egg and its ability to develop into an embryo, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine.

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1. Stunning imagery!

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2. Fascinating

Thanks for posting.