In animals, releasing eggs in a timely manner is vital to maximize the chances of successful fertilization. However, how this process evolved and is controlled in different species is poorly ...

Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. The average American eats around 286 eggs per year. That's a lot of eggs. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko Egg consumption in the US has increased 15% over 20 years, ...

Egg cartons are riddled with labels like "Omega-3," "Farm Fresh," "Pasture-Raised," and many more. Some phrases give information about how the eggs were produced, but others are marketing ploys. Visit ...

The IVF process involves stimulating egg production to later retrieve the eggs and fertilize them in a lab. After that, the embryos are transferred back into the uterus with the hope of implantation.