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THE EMBRYO PROJECT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Recording and contextualizing the science of embryos, development, and reproduction

 
 

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Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900–1975)

Aug 09, 2026
Theodosius Dobzhansky studied genetics and evolutionary biology, primarily using fruit flies, in the Soviet Union and the United States during the…
DrosophilaFruit FlyDrosophila melanogaster

Metformin

Aug 06, 2026
Metformin hydrochloride, hereafter metformin, is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body fails to…
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Ritalin for ADHD Treatment

Jul 31, 2026
Ritalin is a medication that, since the 1950s, doctors in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere have prescribed to treat individuals with a…
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