The factors which influenced somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Picea meyeri Rehd. et Wils. were studied in order to establish a high frequency embryogenetic system.
Raquel says that while the essential processes involved in early embryogenesis are similar across mammalian species, the pattern of endogenous retrovirus sequences isn't.
The IVF clinic has apologised for the accident, which is believed to be the first time that a baby has been born after the wrong embryo has been implanted in a woman.