The beginning of life is shrouded in mystery. While the complicated dynamics of mitosis in the so-called somatic cells - the cells that have a specialized function, such as skin and muscle cells - are...
You may have heard of the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out the same could be true for the sperm microbiome. According to researchers at UCLA's...
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...
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...
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...
There are numerous factors that make fertilization difficult or completely impossible. In many cases, the cause lies with the man. One of the most important parameters for successful conception is goo...
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...
Insights into how uterine tumors develop could offer hope to millions of women struggling with painful fibroids. Almost 8 out of 10 women develop fibroids. These are benign tumors that arise in the ut...
