Newly discovered protein helps preserve egg chromosome integrity during aging
Eggs follow a very different developmental path from sperm. Once a male hits puberty, sperm cells are produced…
The female brain changes during puberty, pregnancy and menopause — and each stage leaves a different mark
Puberty, pregnancy and menopause can feel like completely separate chapters of life. But each involves major hormonal shifts,…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
Government pausing prescription of puberty blockers for some
“Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues play an important role in treating a range of medical conditions. We are ensuring they…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…