The behavior of a person’s genes does not solely rely on the gene’s DNA sequence. It is also affected by epigenetic changes. Epigenetic changes are potentially heritable alterations in gene activi...
Reversal refers to the restoration of fertility after sterilization. In some cases, men and women who once decided to take this step may now regret having done so and wish to reverse the sterilization...
Couples struggling to have a baby are often diagnosed with infertility, but no genetic cause can be identified. A research group from Baylor College of Medicine, headed by Dr. Ignatia Van den Veyver, ...
There are many factors that lead to male infertility. According to various studies, varicoceles, a benign condition of the testes observed in about 15 to 20 percent of the male population, could be on...
In this article, we discuss how a reduced level of CD9 can negatively impact the fertility of females by preventing the fusion between egg and sperm cells. What is CD9? CD9 is a glycoprotein that ...
A lot of women entering middle adulthood are reconsidering their younger decision not to have children. Their life may feel lonely and their careers possibly stressful. Sadly, for many, the shock come...
Every year companies from around the world travel to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (International CES) to show off the newest technology and consumer products. The largest event of its k...
Chronobiology is a branch of biology that deals with natural and cyclic phenomena in living things, in other words; circadian rhythms within the body and how they are affected by external stimuli. Chr...
