In 1827, with the discovery of the human ovum, the mistaken biology of Aristotle was discredited. Scientists increasingly understood that the union of sperm and egg at conception produces a new ...

The female gamete is called an ovum or egg. The plural is ova. Ova are produced from germline cells in the ovaries. Ovaries contain immature ova at various stages of development. Each ova is ...

OVA strives to mitigate the impact of traumatic experiences ... is an ongoing process of learning that begins by looking within ourselves and honoring basic human rights. As individuals and as an ...