This book investigates novel methodologies for assessing deviations in embryonic development. The proceedings of the Second Symposium on Prenatal Development, held in Berlin in 1975, are presented here, focusing on advancements in understanding and evaluating abnormal embryonic growth. The work compiles research and discussions from leading scientists in the field, aiming to establish new standards and techniques for prenatal diagnostics and research. It addresses the critical need for precise evaluation methods in light of emerging knowledge about teratogens and developmental anomalies.

This collection of papers from a 1975 symposium likely served as a technical reference for researchers and clinicians in the field of developmental biology and obstetrics. The focus on 'new approaches' suggests it aimed to consolidate and disseminate cutting-edge (for the time) methodologies and findings. Its reception would have been within specialized academic and medical circles, contributing to the ongoing scientific discourse on prenatal development and its potential disruptions.