After the egg cell has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg shell tightens and thus mechanically prevents the penetration of further sperm and the associated death of the embryo. This is ac...
Treatment of Infertility: Transformation of a Skin Cell Into an Egg Cell That Can Produce Viable Embryos
New research describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg that can produce viable embryos. This technique could be used in women of advanc...
Egg Cells Neutralize Protein Aggregates That Impair Female Fertility
The accumulation of misfolded or damaged proteins in long-lived, non-dividing cells such as neurons is associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. A study now shows that th...
Factors That Affect a Woman’s Fertility
The constant remodeling of the organs of the female reproductive tract during the reproductive cycle leads to fibrosis and chronic inflammation over the years. Scientists from the German Cancer Resear...
Can PCOS Affect Memory?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common reproductive disorder affecting up to 10% of women. It is characterized, among other things, by irregular menstruation and increased androgen levels. Other sympto...
The Role of Kisspeptin in Treating Fertility Problems
A drug that works through the body's natural hormonal system 'kispeptin' has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to research. Kisspeptin is a naturally occurring ho...
Can an Early Caesarean Section Lead to Conception Problems?
Many factors can influence fertility. Could the type of birth also play a role? Research shows that women who had their previous pregnancy delivered via cesarean section took longer to become pregnant...
How NAD+ Affects Female Fertility
A woman's fertility is determined by many different factors. In addition to genetic predisposition, various illnesses, lifestyle factors and the woman's age play an important role. Could a particular ...
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