Focusing on the cutting edge of recent medical knowledge and advances, this new edition of Fauser's highly acclaimed advanced textbook fills a unique role. Reproductive Medicine: Molecular, Cellular, and Genetic Fundamentals explains and clarifies for non-specialist physicians the complex biochemistry and biology underlying the current practice of assisted reproduction - understanding which is now essential for all those hoping to practice successfully in this field. The first edition, Molecular Biology in Reproductive Medicine represented a ground-breaking initiative in presenting complicated science in a comprehensible and practical way and received accolades from many authoritative reviewers for its remarkable achievement. The new edition takes this initiative to a new level, completely re-writing the original edition, incorporating and interpreting the latest research findings of this extraordinarily fast-moving field, while keeping those features that made the first edition a bestseller. With a uniquely distinguished team of international contributors, Reproductive Medicine: Molecular, Cellular, and Genetic Fundamentals represents the current state of knowledge essential for the most effective application of assisted reproduction techniques.

Table of Contents:
Introduction to Molecular Biology, M.A. Shupnik
Genomics, A.J.W. Hsueh
Molecular Genetics, M.A. Shupnik
The Cell Cycle and Differentiation, D.J. Wolgemuth
Apoptosis, J.L. Tilly
Angiogenesis and Reproduction, S.K. Smith
Hormones and Cancer, S.T. Pearce and V.C. Jordan
Immunogenetics, J.S. Huni
Transgenic Technology, Cloning, and Germ Cell Transplantation, K.H. Burns, F.J. DeMayo, and M.M. Matzuk
GnRH and GnRH Receptors, R.P. Millar
Gonadotropins and Gonadotropin Receptors, M. Tena-Sempere and I. Huhtaniemi
Steroidogenesis, W.L. Miller and S.H. Mellon
Aromatase: Glandular and Extraglandular, S.E. Bulun
Steroid Hormone Receptors, A.O. Brinkmann
Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Their Receptors, S.C. Chapman and T.K. Woodruff
GnRH Agonists and Antagonists, Ph. Bouchard
Gonadotropins and Gonadotropin Mimics, I. Boime
Selective Steroid Receptor Modulators and Hormone Antagonists, B. Chen and V.C. Jordan
Female Gametogenesis, R.G. Gosden, H. Clarke, and D. Miller
Male Gametogenesis, W.M. Baarends and J.A. Grootegoed
Fertilization, L. Hewitson, C. Simerly, and G. Schatten
Preimplantation Embryo Development, K.E. Latham and R.M. Schulz
Implantation, L.C. Giudice
Early Embryonic Patterning, P. Klein
Genetic Counselling in Reproductive Disorders, I. Liebaers and J.L. Simpson
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Screening, K. Sermon and I. Liebaers
Genetics Analysis of Complex (Multifactorial) Diseases, S. Kennedy
Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development (Male Pseudo- and True Hermaphroditism), J.L. Simpson
Female Pseudohermaphroditism and Cyp 21, M.I. New
Persistence of Mullerian Derivates in Males, N. Josso, C. Belville, and J.Y. Picard
Premature Ovarian Failure, S. Christin-Maître and G. Conway
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, R.S. Legro and J.F. Strauss, III
Male Reproductive Dysfunction, W. Lissens
Endocrine Disruptors and Male Reproductive Dysfunction, M. Jørgensen, N.E. Skakkebaek, and H. Leffers
Nutrition and Reproduction, J.L. Cameron
Ethics of Assisted Reproduction, G. de Wert