Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos
Coloured light micrograph of a human embryo after in vitro fertilisation ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY During in vitro fertilisation…
Discovery may lead to male birth control pill | Health
In the Balbach lab, researchers like graduate student Macy Jenks (R) are helping push the boundaries of reproductive…
Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch
A model of a Neanderthal woman Joe McNally/Getty Modern humans may indeed have wiped out Neanderthals – but…
Fuel for the finish line: How sperm achieve ‘overdrive’ | MSUToday
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
Evolution explains why women live longer than men | Health
(Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels) By Stephen Beech Women live longer than men – except when males…
Gene editing lets scientists alter wild animal DNA for conservation. But should they?
Frogs that are part alpaca and other genetically engineered wildlife could soon be running and hopping around Australia.…
Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories
A tightly controlled clinical trial reveals that ultra-processed foods not only drive weight gain and worsen cholesterol levels…
Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as…
Horny tarantula hordes spotted in multiple states amid mating season
Love is in the air for tarantulas. Certain states across the country can expect to see a web…