Cellular models of embryos offer insights into early developmental processes
The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of ...
Tag: Reproduction
Study reveals how Zika virus hijacks host protein for reproduction
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a ...
Groundbreaking study reveals secrets of Drosophila uterus
You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But then, neither ...
Analyzing the connection between lifelong activity and longevity in aging research
A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, ...
Revolutionary 3D imaging model enhances IVF blastocyst selection
Innovative research, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has introduced a novel 3D imaging model designed ...
Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development
The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract. It is responsible for producing enzymes, metabolites, and other ...
Study reveals key protein's role in balancing immune response to viral infections
Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response ...
The complex relationship between obesity and male reproductive function
In a review article published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine, authors have analyzed current evidence on the impact ...
Boosting egg production in fruit flies through gut bugs
For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live ...
Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis
Beginning as far back as ten years before even being diagnosed, women with endometriosis utilise the healthcare system more than ...