: A 2024 review that bridges biological mechanisms with medical perspectives, exploring why this occurs in invertebrates and some vertebrates (birds, fish, reptiles) but is typically not viable in mammals due to genomic imprinting.

: A technical paper that identifies the specific genetic "switch" (genes like polo and Desat2 ) that allows some species to switch between sexual and asexual reproduction. Theological & Biblical Perspectives virgin birth

Depending on whether you're looking for biological research or theological analysis, here are several highly regarded papers and resources covering the "virgin birth" from both scientific and religious perspectives. Biological Research (Parthenogenesis) : A 2024 review that bridges biological mechanisms

: A landmark paper documenting the first known cases of "virgin birth" in wild snakes (copperheads and cottonmouths), shifting the scientific view of the phenomenon from a captive curiosity to a potential evolutionary "escape route". : A critical analysis by scholar Bart Ehrman

: A paper arguing for the plausibility of the belief within a Christian framework, examining its attestation in the Gospels.

In biology, "virgin birth" is scientifically termed , a form of asexual reproduction where embryos develop from unfertilized eggs.

: A critical analysis by scholar Bart Ehrman that explores the differences between the two Gospel accounts and the potential translation nuances of the Hebrew and Greek terms for "virgin" vs. "young woman".