Bioscientifica Proceedings

Embryonic diapause is a key strategy to extend pregnancy until conditions are ideal for birth and postnatal survival. There is still a lot to discover about this unique phenomenon observed in more than 130 mammalian species. The present review aims at complementing existing research efforts by (1) identifying new directions for a better understanding of embryonic diapause in mammals and (2) considering this complex mechanism as a source of inspiration for other areas in cellul...