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Landmark achievements\u2014from the development of artificial insemination and sperm cryopreservation to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)\u2014have dramatically improved fertility outcomes in both humans and animals. These breakthroughs have enabled increased reproductive success, genetic gain, and productivity in livestock, while also addressing the global burden of infertility in humans. Central to recent progress is the application of high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing, which has revealed conserved and species-specific molecular pathways during early embryonic development. Parallel efforts have led to the development of synthetic embryo models, showcasing the self-organizing capacity of pluripotent cells and offering alternatives to natural embryo studies, particularly in species where embryo availability is limited. 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