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sperm
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The complex relationship between obesity and male reproductive function
In a review article published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine, authors have analyzed current evidence on…
Scientists transform skin cells into functional eggs in mice
New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility…
If you’re poor, fertility treatment can be out of reach
Mary Delgado’s first pregnancy went according to plan, but when she tried to get pregnant again seven years…
Research identifies cancer risk patterns in families of men with fertility problems
For the first time researchers have identified patterns of risk for several different types of cancer in men…
Unlocking non-hormonal male contraception with HDAC inhibitors
Surveys show most men in the United States are interested in using male contraceptives, yet their options remain…
“Laboratory testicles” could solve male infertility mysteries
The testis is responsible for sperm production and testosterone synthesis. Abnormalities in testis development and function lead to…
Mediterranean diet linked to better semen quality, study finds
In a recent systematic review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers from Spain investigated the effect…
Blasting sluggish sperm with ultrasound waves gets them moving
Sperm that don’t move fast enough may struggle to reach an egg, resulting in fertility issues Alexey Kotelnikov…
Simulations crack code of human egg fertilization
Who hasn’t seen it before: the view through the microscope in which a sperm penetrates an egg cell…
The laws of physics were broken in 2023 – by sperm
New Scientist’s most popular story of the year was about the discovery that sperm break Isaac Newton’s third…