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Researchers discover genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

A strong association between the genes influencing cattle temperament and autism in humans has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers.

27 Aug 2020

Exposure to light-emitting media devices at night linked with poor sperm quality

Men might want to think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night. A new study found correlations between electronic media use at night and poor sperm quality.

27 Aug 2020

Pallid sturgeon stocked in lower basin of Nebraska has three times shorter lifespan

As he discussed how the pallid sturgeon has responded to differing conditions along the Missouri River, the mind of soft-spoken fish ecologist Mark Pegg drifted to a Def Leppard lyric inspired by Neil Young.

21 Aug 2020

Opioid use in women trying to conceive linked with lower chance of pregnancy

Opioid use among women trying to conceive may be associated with a lower chance of pregnancy, suggests a National Institutes of Health study. Moreover, opioid use in early pregnancy may be associated with a greater chance of pregnancy loss.

18 Aug 2020

COVID-19 lockdown on sexual and reproductive health in Australia

The COVID-19 pandemic spread to Australia early this year, triggering a national lockdown from March 22 to May 8, 2020. Non-essential travel was strongly discouraged unless to access essential goods and services, to receive or provide care, to exercise, or to attend work or education where these activities could not take place at home. This approach led to very few cases and deaths in Australia. However, the lockdown led to other forms of hardship. One of these areas is that of social and reproductive health (SRH).

13 Aug 2020

Researchers reveal molecular workings of a key system in learning and memory formation

One of the new realities in biomedical research is that it's increasingly difficult to use a general approach to score advances. Now, investigations into disease mechanisms, for example, are often conducted at the molecular level by specialists who dedicate years to interrogating a single protein or signaling pathway.

10 Aug 2020

Oxytocin can aid in the control and prevention of osteoporosis

Oxytocin, produced by the hypothalamus and sometimes known as the "love hormone" for its involvement in pair bonding and orgasm, can be a strong ally in the control and prevention of osteoporosis, according to a study by scientists at São Paulo State University in Brazil.

10 Aug 2020

Identifying new strategies to improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural development

The Barotse Floodplain in Zambia is one of Africa's largest wetlands, representing varied ecotypes and high biodiversity conservation value.

7 Aug 2020

New study explores the safety of quat-containing disinfectants

In the face of a persistent global pandemic, disinfectants are more important than ever. These products sometimes rely on quaternary ammonium compounds, or "quats," to kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces.

6 Aug 2020

Young women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to get heart disease

Women in their 30s and 40s with a common condition affecting how the ovaries work are more likely to get heart disease. That's the finding of a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

2 Aug 2020

Breakthrough research shatters the universally accepted view of how sperms 'swim'

A breakthrough in fertility science by researchers from Bristol and Mexico has shattered the universally accepted view of how sperm 'swim'.

31 Jul 2020

Reproductive outcomes predicted by label-free imaging technique

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology and the Department of Animal Sciences have collaborated to develop a new technique that can be used to determine the fertility of sperm samples.

20 Jul 2020

Developing a Better Understanding of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

In this interview, Dr. Andrea Dunaif talks to News-Medical about their genetic analysis study which suggests there are different subtypes of PCOS.

20 Jul 2020

Collaborative study evaluates fertility preservation counseling prior to chemotherapy

For younger cancer patients, fertility counseling at the time of diagnosis is important for making family planning decisions, according to Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D., a clinician and researcher at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

17 Jul 2020

Novel testicular luminal protein is vital for male fertility

Newly produced spermatozoa within the testis are not fully functional until they mature in the epididymis, a duct that helps to transport and store sperm.

9 Jul 2020

Study shows link between cesarean delivery at first childbirth and lower rate of subsequent conception

Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

9 Jul 2020

Fertility News and Research

Researchers discover genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

Exposure to light-emitting media devices at night linked with poor sperm quality

Pallid sturgeon stocked in lower basin of Nebraska has three times shorter lifespan

Opioid use in women trying to conceive linked with lower chance of pregnancy

COVID-19 lockdown on sexual and reproductive health in Australia

Researchers reveal molecular workings of a key system in learning and memory formation

Oxytocin can aid in the control and prevention of osteoporosis

Identifying new strategies to improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural development

New study explores the safety of quat-containing disinfectants

Young women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to get heart disease

Breakthrough research shatters the universally accepted view of how sperms 'swim'

Reproductive outcomes predicted by label-free imaging technique

Developing a Better Understanding of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Collaborative study evaluates fertility preservation counseling prior to chemotherapy

Novel testicular luminal protein is vital for male fertility

Study shows link between cesarean delivery at first childbirth and lower rate of subsequent conception

Woman's egg quality found to be dependent on important metabolic coenzyme

One-fifth of Georgian Londoners contracted syphilis in their mid-30s

Fertility can be successfully preserved in breast cancer patients, shows study

Researchers detect "biologically relevant" AMH levels in human hair samples

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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