Genetics
Cell insight offers clues on biological processes linked to fertility
Congenital disorders such as Down's syndrome could be better understood, following new insights into how healthy cells are formed.
Feb 2, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Extra sperm analysis could help involuntarily childless couples
New research findings from Lund University, Sweden show that a simple analysis of chromosomal breaks in sperms can help guide choice of fertility treatment and, thereby, increase chances of successful assisted reproduction ...
Jan 25, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New microscopy may identify best sperm cells
More than 10% of American women aged 15-44 struggle to conceive or maintain full-term pregnancies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Assisted reproductive technology (ART), through which eggs ...
Jan 13, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Findings suggest increased number of IVF cycles can be beneficial
Although in vitro fertilization (IVF) is often limited to 3 or 4 treatment cycles, new research shows the effectiveness of extending the number of IVF cycles beyond this number, according to a study in the December 22/29 ...
Dec 22, 2015
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Genetics
The silence of the genes – new insights into genomic imprinting
Research led by Dr. Keiji Tanimoto from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, has brought us closer to understanding the mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of genomic imprinting. In this intriguing event, one copy of a gene ...
Nov 25, 2015
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Health
Teenage exposure to pesticides may lead to abnormal sperm, new study says
Adolescent exposure to environmental pollutants known as organochlorines may lead to defective sperm, according to a study published today by researchers at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) ...
Nov 4, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New drug provides safer alternative to conventional IVF treatment
The hormone kisspeptin could be a safer and more effective way for harvesting eggs during IVF treatment, according to a new study presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Edinburgh.
Nov 4, 2015
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Medical research
Scientists identify 'checkpoint' to prevent birth defects and spontaneous miscarriage
Researchers from the University of Southampton have established that eggs have a protective 'checkpoint' that helps to prevent DNA damaged eggs being fertilised.
Nov 2, 2015
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Medical research
Restoring testosterone rather than replacing it helps safeguard a man's fertility
Restoring testosterone production in men may be as effective as replacing it, without compromising their fertility. Two phase III clinical trials show that a drug that restores the body's natural production of testosterone ...
Oct 27, 2015
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Health
Lower sperm motility in men exposed to common chemical
Men with higher exposure to the substance DEHP, a so-called phthalate, have lower sperm motility and may therefore experience more difficulties conceiving children, according to a Lund University study.
Sep 24, 2015
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