News tagged with ovarian follicles


Study prompts rethink of how ovaries develop

(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Adelaide will rewrite the text books on how an ovary is formed, as well as providing new insights into women's health and fertility.

Medical research created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers uncover novel role of BRCA1 in regulating the survival of skin stem cells

Our DNA, which stores our genetic information, is constantly exposed to damage. If not properly repaired, DNA damage can lead to cell death. This, in turn, can lead to tissue exhaustion and ageing, or induce mutations resulting ...

Cancer created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dioxin causes disease and reproductive problems across generations

Since the 1960s, when the defoliant Agent Orange was widely used in Vietnam, military, industry and environmental groups have debated the toxicity of its main ingredient, the chemical dioxin, and how it should be regulated.

Medical research created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Environmental toxicants causing ovarian disease across generations

Washington State University researchers have found that ovarian disease can result from exposures to a wide range of environmental chemicals and be inherited by future generations.

Cancer created May 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast