Human egg cells are among the most patient cells in the body, remaining inactive for decades until they are needed. A study published in EMBO Journal shows that these cells deliberately slow down the ...
Older men are not only fighting against time, but also against rising blood sugar levels. New research shows that a slight increase in metabolic markers such as glucose has a greater impact on declini...
Fertility treatments are now widely available and offer both advantages and disadvantages. Researchers are constantly investigating the potential risks associated with these treatments. Some studies s...
Competition between sperm is fierce – they all want to be the first to reach the egg to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin has shown in mice that the ability of sperm to move forward depends ...
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a time-consuming and often stressful procedure, but it is increasingly being used to help couples realize their dream of having a child. But how does stress affect the ...
Researchers at Stockholm University have uncovered the hidden intricacies of how sperm develop from passive spectators into dynamic swimmers. This transformation is a crucial step on the path to ferti...
Using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans, biologists have identified molecular mechanisms that cause DNA damage in sperm and contribute to male infertility after exposure to heat. In humans, th...
Many cells in the inner lining of the uterus carry “cancer-causing” mutations that often occur early in life, according to scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge,...
