Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
How ageing affects men’s sperm and genetic health: Shocking truths doctors want you to know |
Men’s sperm changes as men get older, and recent research highlights that these changes can affect genetic health…
Sperm From Older Men Carry More Genetic Mutations Linked To Childhood Disorders
(Credit: StoryTime Studio on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell A new study finds up to 5% of sperm in…
Study uncovers key protein complex controlling sperm motility and male fertility
Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of all cases-often because…
New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
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…
Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boost male fertility
Marketed as a fertility booster, the antioxidant Impryl showed no benefit in a large Dutch trial, and even…
Organophosphate pesticide exposure linked to reduced sperm quality in healthy men
Researchers have found that everyday pesticide exposure can impair sperm motility, providing early evidence that male reproductive health…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…
How Gut and Semen Bacteria Affect Sperm Health
IntroductionThe male reproductive microbiomeMechanisms linking microbiome and fertilityEvidence from research studiesClinical implicationsChallenges and knowledge gapsConclusionsReferencesFurther reading This article…
Key proteins found to shape sperm function and male fertility
There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the…