Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, ...

A new study explores how complex chemical mixtures change under shifting environmental conditions, shedding light on the ...

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that is used by a male sex hormone essential for muscle and bone function. The findings could lead to the development of new drugs with fewer side effects, ...

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is actively removed during spermatogenesis in a conserved process that enforces the uniparental ...

"Our phone conversation sounded like a price negotiation in the final hour of a flea market as I bargained for my old identity back." ...

The articles in this special issue highlight the diversity and complexity of research into reproductive health, including the need for a better understanding of the fundamental biology of reproduction ...

College of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China ...

In the intricate science of reproduction, the creation of offspring has long relied on the union of sperm and eggs, whether naturally or through assisted techniques like in vitro fertilization. Both ...

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority board (HFEA) held a meeting last week and announced that scientists are close to growing human eggs and sperm in a lab, The Guardian reports. After ...

A study conducted by a research team at the Crick Institute identified important genes on the Y chromosome that regulate sperm development and male fertility. Using thirteen mouse models, the ...

Essential oils may help manage erectile dysfunction by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting libido (sexual desire). Oils such as rose, lavender, and cinnamon are believed to promote ...

Starting out on the app development journey can reveal an overwhelming number of development options. But with the right app development process to hand, it’s much easier. In this research piece, ...