Resveratrol shows promise in enhancing female fertility
New research indicates that a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, blueberries and raspberries has the potential to improve female fertility.
Jan 30, 2025
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Urogenital System: News and Research on Germ Cells
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Long-lived proteins impact aging of female reproductive system, scientists find
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a population of long-lived proteins in the ovaries which likely support the stability and longevity of the female reproductive system and may contribute ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Major genetic defect linked to female infertility identified
Up to 15% of all couples suffer from infertility at some point in their lives. Lack of knowledge about the causes of fertility problems can lead to prolonged clinical testing and extended treatment periods.
Nov 20, 2024
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Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells, new study finds
A new study conducted on roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the wrong number of chromosomes. Monica Colaiácovo of Harvard Medical School led the study, ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Study provides new insights into development of ovarian follicles and previously unknown variations
A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers at Karolinska Institutet offers new insights into the development of ovarian follicles, which are vital for female fertility as they contain oocytes.
Sep 25, 2024
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Stress-induced events jumpstart sperm performance once the event has passed, research reveals
A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, rather than during it and improves sperm performance. The ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism is a common congenital abnormality in male newborns. Studies have found that cryptorchidism is associated with a high prevalence of male infertility, with nearly 10% of men with fertility problems having a ...
Sep 9, 2024
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Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility
In a study providing important new insights into the development of the female reproductive tract and fertility, researchers have revealed how the thickness of fluid surrounding the egg can impact the cellular structure of ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Animal study suggests a paternal fish oil supplement may lower obesity risk in offspring
A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, ...
Jun 29, 2024
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Reproductive cells drive sex-dependent differences in lifespan, reveal role for vitamin D in improving longevity: Study
Women live longer than men. This isn't unique to humans, either; we see this trend in a wide range of other animals. Biologists have theorized that the discrepancy in life expectancy between sexes might be partly related ...
Jun 12, 2024
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