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UA researcher’s findings on estrogen may lead to promising treatment for hot flashes

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Naomi Rance was at work when she experienced her first hot flash. Rance, a physician and researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, took note.

29 Jun 2017

Study evaluates women's risk for angina, stroke based on duration of reproductive years

A new study has shown that every 1 year increase in reproductive duration-years from menarche to menopause-was associated with a 3% reduction in a woman's risk of angina or stroke.

28 Jun 2017

UC biologist explores structural complexities of butterflies to unlock mysteries of human infertility

When insects skip the light fandango their romantic foreplay often involves some pretty crazy things like hypnotic dance moves and flashy colors. In some species it ends with a complex ejaculate package that does more than fertilize offspring.

28 Jun 2017

Scientists urge caution on common antimicrobial chemicals Triclosan and Triclocarban

There are two ingredients, triclosan and triclocarban, that are used in several cleaning products such as soaps, toothpastes, detergents, carpets, paints etc. They are mainly used to kill the microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. These chemicals however persist in the environment and continue to pose a risk says a new stud

20 Jun 2017

Cryopreservation of Embryos to Improve Assisted Reproductive Technology

If we were to compare the progression of cryopreservation technology during recent years, we would find that from 2004 to 2013 over a timeframe of a decade, there has been around a 2.5 times increase in the rate of frozen-thawed embryo transfers (FETs) that were reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). While the rate of fresh embryo transfers (ET) that were completed was the same.

From Sofia Hospital of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine 19 Jun 2017

Study suggests human embryos not susceptible to dying early as often claimed

How difficult is it to conceive? According to a widely-held view, fewer than one in three embryos make it to term, but a new study from a researcher at the University of Cambridge suggests that human embryos are not as susceptible to dying in the first weeks after fertilization as often claimed.

13 Jun 2017

Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images for life science applications

With an LED illuminator equivalent to a 100-watt halogen lamp, the Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images. The BX53’s ergonomic design and ease of use make it an ideal system for clinical laboratories, while the LED illuminator’s brightness makes the system an excellent solution for multi-head teaching systems.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 6 Jun 2017

Researchers uncover protective mechanism of rotifers that may have implications for aging research

Rotifers are tough, microscopic organisms highly resistant to radiation and repeated cycles of dehydration and rehydration.

6 Jun 2017

Micropollutants exert stress on aquatic ecosystems

In Switzerland, more than 30,000 different substances are used on a daily basis in innumerable products - pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning agents or industrial chemicals.

1 Jun 2017

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Molecular Medicine announced today that the seventh Anthony Cerami Award in Translational Medicine will be awarded to Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, director of The Francis Crick Institute.

24 May 2017

Mouse sperm subjected to cosmic environment still produces healthy offspring, report researchers

Freeze-dried mouse sperm that spent nine months in the harsh environment of space have successfully fertilized eggs and produced healthy offspring in mice.

23 May 2017

Study sheds light on how different families relate to each other following open embryo adoption

EXPERTS at the University of Huddersfield are researching the emergence of a new style of family creation that sees couples "adopt" embryos and, after the child is born, remain in contact with the donors and in many cases develop a special relationship with them.

19 May 2017

Excellence of human olfactory abilities has been overlooked for centuries

It is commonly believed that we have a poor sense of smell relative to other mammals, most notably the dog. However, a review published today reports that, based on 14 years of study of the olfactory system, humans have an excellent ability to discern different odours. We are just sensitive to different scents compared with other mammals.

12 May 2017

Research lays groundwork to develop realistic ‘biomimetic neuroprosthetics’

By applying a novel computer algorithm to mimic how the brain learns, a team of researchers – with the aid of the Comet supercomputer based at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego and the Center's Neuroscience Gateway – has identified and replicated neural circuitry that resembles the way an unimpaired brain controls limb movement.

11 May 2017

Researchers show how Epstein-Barr virus manages to persist inside immune system's B cells

Viruses are notorious for taking over their host's operations and using them to their own advantage. But few human viruses make themselves quite as cozy as the Epstein-Barr virus, which can be found in an estimated nine out of ten humans without causing any ill effects.

3 May 2017

Heterogeneity may drive longer lives in females, study reveals

Females often live longer than men -- this is true for humans and for many other animal species. The phenomenon exists even when you adjust for male risky behavior which leads to more early male deaths than female (car accidents, wars, homocides, etc).

27 Apr 2017

Reproduction News and Research

UA researcher’s findings on estrogen may lead to promising treatment for hot flashes

Study evaluates women's risk for angina, stroke based on duration of reproductive years

UC biologist explores structural complexities of butterflies to unlock mysteries of human infertility

Scientists urge caution on common antimicrobial chemicals Triclosan and Triclocarban

Cryopreservation of Embryos to Improve Assisted Reproductive Technology

Study suggests human embryos not susceptible to dying early as often claimed

Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images for life science applications

Researchers uncover protective mechanism of rotifers that may have implications for aging research

Micropollutants exert stress on aquatic ecosystems

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

Mouse sperm subjected to cosmic environment still produces healthy offspring, report researchers

Study sheds light on how different families relate to each other following open embryo adoption

Excellence of human olfactory abilities has been overlooked for centuries

Research lays groundwork to develop realistic ‘biomimetic neuroprosthetics’

Researchers show how Epstein-Barr virus manages to persist inside immune system's B cells

Heterogeneity may drive longer lives in females, study reveals

New Cap-Score Sperm Function Test can be game changer for physicians who treat infertility

New study shows big differences in tissue gene expression between male and female pigeons

Repetition of other parts of speech can influence magnitude of syntactic priming effect

Scientists solve structure of protein crucial to reproduction and spread of Zika virus

What to know about prostate cancer eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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