Comprehensively presents the history, current use and future perspectives of ART media, solutions, and the systems in which they are used, bringing together contributions from an international team of embryologists with academic, clinical and commercial experience. Essential reading for embryologists, physicians and anyone involved with researching or handling human ART products.

Language is central to our lives, the cultural tool that arguably sets us apart from other species. Some scientists have argued that language is innate, a type of unique human 'instinct' pre-programmed in us from birth. In this book, Evans argues that this received wisdom is, in fact, a myth.