Study reveals 'switch-like' behavior for hundreds of genes with links to human disease
Gene expression, where cells use the genetic information encoded in DNA to produce proteins, has been thought of as a dimmer light.
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Infertility, Male
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Male infertility: How lab-produced sperm could transform fertility treatment in the future
Imagine a future where a diagnosis of untreatable male infertility is no longer the end of the road—because science has found a way to produce human sperm from lab-engineered testicular tissue.
Jun 2, 2025
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm, with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male infertility rates increased ...
May 28, 2025
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Increased cancer risk in infertile men explained by genetic predisposition
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Tartu showed a nearly five-fold enrichment of hereditary cancer variants in infertile men compared to fertile men.
Mar 6, 2025
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Insights into molecular process of sperm production may shed light on male infertility
A genetic mutation in mice affects cells required for sexual reproduction and holds clues about male infertility that could pave the way for new treatments and male contraceptives, a Rutgers University–New Brunswick researcher ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Study reveals four novel genes required for male fertility in mice
The pioneering research of UC Santa Cruz's Upasna Sharma to determine how a father's life experiences and environment can influence the health and well-being of his children moves forward with the recent discovery of four ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Uncovering the role of Y chromosome genes in male fertility in mice
Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough sperm and ...
Jan 23, 2025
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From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnea, study explores impacts on male fertility
Medical conditions that deprive the testes of oxygen, such as sleep apnea, may be contributing to the decline in male fertility observed over the past 50 years, a new study suggests.
Jan 23, 2025
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TLE6 identified as a protein associated with infertility in male mice
Genetic changes are a significant cause of infertility, impacting over 15% of the global population. TLE6, a major protein involved in early embryonic development, is known to affect female fertility. In a recent study, researchers ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harm
The phenomenon of younger men turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to boost their "T levels" has been in the spotlight recently thanks to media reports and social media influencers.
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