How does the unilaminar blastocyst form an embryo?

有袋类动物是澳大利亚的代名词，它们在科学上令人惊叹。了解单层有袋类囊胚细胞是如何被引导形成复杂的胚胎组织将有助于我们理解所有细胞发育潜力的生物学基础。了解这些过程不仅对发育生物学具有重要的基础意义，而且对胚胎干细胞系的发展也具有重要意义。这项研究将继续澳大利亚在生殖生物学方面的高调，使用我们的标志性本土哺乳动物之一。更好地了解有袋类动物的繁殖也将有助于管理我们受到威胁的有袋类动物种群。

Marsupials are synonymous with Australia and they are scientifically amazing. An understanding how the single-layered marsupial blastocyst cells are directed to form the complex organisation of an embryo would help us understand the biology underlying the developmental potential of all cells. Understanding these processes is not only of great fundamental interest to developmental biology but also for the development of embryonic stem cell lines. This research will continue Australia's high profile in reproductive biology using one of our iconic native mammals. A greater understanding of marsupial reproduction will also contribute to management of our threatened marsupial populations.