Sperm are affected by diet, and the effects are rapid. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, in which healthy young men were given a high-sugar diet. Published in ...
Diet Has a Rapid Effect on Sperm Quality
Miscarriages, Down Syndrome, and Infertility are Linked to a Hidden DNA Process
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many factors—including a crucial event that occurred while she herself was still growing in her mother's womb. It depends on t...
Ultra-processed Foods Can Lead to Weight Gain, Disrupt Hormone Balance, and Reduce Sperm Quality
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 ...
The Hidden DNA Organizer That Links Fertility and Cancer
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...
Reprogramming Blood Cells to Produce Sperm Precursors
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...
How Slightly Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Affect Men’s Sexual Health
Older men are not only fighting against time, but also against rising blood sugar levels. New research shows that a slight increase in metabolic markers such as glucose has a greater impact on declini...
A Genetic Factor Helps Sperm Outcompete Their Rivals
Competition between sperm is fierce – they all want to be the first to reach the egg to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin has shown in mice that the ability of sperm to move forward depends ...
Research Shows that Taking Antidepressants Does Not Have a Negative Impact on the Success of IVF in Men
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a time-consuming and often stressful procedure, but it is increasingly being used to help couples realize their dream of having a child. But how does stress affect the ...
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