Numerous recent studies suggest that the consumption of highly processed foods can have a significant impact on human fertility. This association affects both men and women and is becoming increasingl...
How Highly Processed Foods Affect Fertility
Lost in Space: In Zero Gravity, Sperm Lose their Sense of Direction
Starting a family off-Earth might be more difficult than expected. New research from the University of Adelaide shows that sperm have trouble orienting themselves in zero gravity, suggesting that grav...
Stem Cells and Artificial Gametes: New Advances in Reproductive Medicine
The production of egg and sperm cells from stem cells is one of the most fascinating and, at the same time, most complex developments in modern reproductive medicine. This field of research, which is ...
Improved Sperm Motility During the Summer Months
According to a new study, sperm quality is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter. Researchers from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark analyzed sperm samples from 15,581 men in Denmark an...
Reproductive System in Male Mice Disrupted by Chemicals
Researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that prenatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate damages the reproductive system of male mice and leads to fertility problems. In one study, scientists at the ...
Stunning 3D Maps Show that DNA is Structured Before Life “Starts”
For many years, researchers believed that the DNA in a freshly fertilized egg cell was initially a structural “blank slate”—a loose and unorganized bundle that only took on order when the embryo...
Indicators That are Important for Successful Conception
When couples are planning a pregnancy, it is helpful to know the most important fertility indicators. These provide clues as to when the fertile phase occurs, how well the cycle is functioning, and wh...
Newly Discovered Molecular “Switch” Boosts Sperm Performance and Could Revolutionize Contraception for Men
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular “switch” that increases sperm energy just before they attempt to fertilize an egg. This discovery could improve infertility tre...
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