Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can effectively detect and diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormonal disorder in women typically aged 15 to 45, accordi...
Researchers at Crick have discovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate sperm development and affect fertility in male mice. This research could help to understand why some men do not produce en...
A new Australian study has uncovered a possible reason why some pregnancies achieved with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART) can lead to birth defects compared to naturally conceived p...
During IVF treatment, doctors use ultrasound scans to monitor the size of the follicles – small sacs in the ovaries that contain eggs – and to decide when to administer a hormone injection known a...
Obesity is a major global health issue and continues to rise. In addition to a variety of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, obesity is also associated with reduced sperm qu...
An estimated 186 million people worldwide are affected by infertility, with tubal blockages accounting for 11% to 67% of cases of female infertility. In AIP Advances from AIP Publishing, researchers a...
A study led by researchers from the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science at the University of Oxford and the University of Iceland examines how genetic variation can explain differences in reprod...
A recent study conducted on threadworms concludes that a common plastic component causes breaks in the DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the wrong number of chromosomes. Monica Colaiácovo of H...
