A new analysis of available evidence led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that female reproductive characteristics may be overlooked as risk factors contributing to...
Researchers at the University of Queensland have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share common genetic risk factors, explaining why patients with one condition may also have...
Over the past 50 years, obesity and type 2 diabetes rates have risen sharply, while sperm quality has declined significantly. These changes may have been caused by the increasing popularity of highly ...
A research team at Kyoto University has discovered STAG3 cohesin, a new mitotic cohesin complex that contributes to the formation of the unique DNA architecture of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), th...
Whether a woman is just beginning to plan for a pregnancy or she has gone from dedicated to frustrated, it is crucial that every woman knows the ins-and-outs of her own female fertility. Learning what...
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, but the role and mechanisms of obesity in the development of reproductive disorders are unclear. A study publi...
Different types of cells—such as heart, liver, blood, and sperm cells—have properties that help them perform their unique tasks in the body. In general, these properties are hardwired. Without int...
A groundbreaking IVF technique developed in Newcastle to reduce the risk of mitochondrial disease has resulted in the birth of eight babies, according to a published study. All eight babies show no si...
