Urgent to understand how human fertility functions beyond Earth, scientists say
As humans spend increasing amounts of time in space, whether for work or tourism, scientists are calling for…
Sex in space: Human reproduction beyond Earth policy must be urgently addressed, experts say
Published on 09/02/2026 – 14:33 GMT+1•Updated 14:37 As commercial spaceflight edges closer to reality, astronauts spend more time…
Large Swedish study finds COVID-19 vaccination unrelated to fertility or childbirth rates
Large real-world Swedish data provide reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce childbirth rates, helping counter persistent misinformation…
Cystic Fibrosis: Mother weighs having a second child against moving to Australia for drug that could prolong her toddler’s life
Maya’s parents were unaware they were both carriers of the disorder – an incurable condition affecting about 500…
Targeted uterine mRNA treatment boosts fertility outcomes in mice
Researchers from the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Nanomedicine – which designs nanotechnology-based platforms for…
Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects
A newly revealed “aging cliff” in sperm RNA marks a conserved molecular transition from youth to later life,…
States with abortion restrictions have worse outcomes for patients using fertility treatment
A research team including fertility experts from OHSU’s Center for Women’s Health investigated the health impacts of abortion…
International collaboration develops STREAMS to standardize microbiome data
Microbiomes, the communities of microorganisms that live in and around us, play a vital role in everything from…
Study uncovers role of mechanical forces in human gastrulation
Only two weeks after fertilization, the first sign of the formation of the 3 axes of the human…
Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS
A new synthesis of randomized trials reveals that a carefully supervised very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can improve weight,…
New Zealand’s low birth rate isn’t just about maths – it’s about fairness
Across the OECD, fertility rates tend to be higher where men and women can more easily balance work…
Study reveals how “P bodies” heavily influence a cell’s fate
How do stem cells know what to become? Nearly three decades after scientists isolated the first human embryonic…