Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a significant health concern for women of reproductive age, manifesting as a ...

The oviducts were excised and the ampullary regions were opened to release the cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs). The cumulus cells surrounding the oocytes were digested using hyaluronidase, and the ...

An optogenetic method for controlling the movement of starfish oocytes has been developed, which could have applications for ...

About 100 cells divide every second in our body. A key protein in cell division is a protein kinase termed Plk1, because it activates other proteins involved in this process. Plk1 is also ...

This paper reports important findings on giant organelle complexes containing endosomes and lysosomes (termed endosomal-lysosomal organelles form assembly structures [ELYSAs]) present in mouse oocytes ...

To stain individual cells, samples were prepared using the following protocol: seminiferous tubules were fixed in 2% formaldehyde containing 0.1% Triton X-100 for 10 min at room temperature (RT).

You can increase white blood cells (WBCs) by taking certain medications and eating immune-boosting foods, like yogurt, lean protein foods, antioxidant-rich vegetables, and more. Maintaining a normal ...

Abstract The number of antral follicles is considered an important fertility trait because animals with a high follicle count (HFC) produce more oocytes and embryos per ... can be involved in the ...