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Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.

Loss of structural protein ACTL7B blocks spermatogenesis in male mice

Mature spermatozoa are characterized by an head, midpiece and a long tail for locomotion. Now, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research Unit "Life & Health" at the University of Bonn have found that a loss of the structural protein ACTL7B blocks spermatogenesis in male mice.

27 Oct 2023

Does the timing of prenatal exposure to corticosteroids and β2-agonists impact a child's neurodevelopment by age 3?

Researchers investigated the association between the timing of in-utero exposure to β2-agonists and corticosteroids and offspring neurodevelopmental milestones during the initial three years of life.

26 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Steroid use linked to increased concussion risk in high school athletes

Higher body mass index and increased aggression caused by steroid use could increase the potential for sustaining a concussion, researchers say.

19 Oct 2023

Study finds no link between anxiety or depression and IVF outcomes in men

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a time-intensive and often stress-inducing fertility procedure. Yet how does that stress impact its success? Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, assessed the effects of anxiety and depression in men on fertility and IVF outcomes.

18 Oct 2023

What's really behind the male infertility crisis? New study seeks answers

This comprehensive study in Nature Reviews Urology tackles critical questions in male infertility, from its diagnosis and treatment to its impact on overall health. The review calls for a deeper understanding of male reproductive issues, better diagnostic methods, and improved public and medical awareness of the topic.

15 Oct 2023

Experts call for action as male infertility increases worldwide

Infertility now affects one in six couples of reproductive age according to the World Health Organisation. About half the time, it originates from men.

13 Oct 2023

Study highlights ways to identify children at high risk of type 2 diabetes and prevention strategies

A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study highlights how to identify children at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and strategies for prevention, such as anti-obesity or anti-diabetes medication and lifestyle changes.

12 Oct 2023

Epidemic: Bodies remember what was done to them

Global fears of overpopulation in the '60s and '70s helped fuel India's campaign to slow population growth.

10 Oct 2023

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Tobacco smoking is linked to diminished semen quality by triggering stress reactions in sperm cells, a study in the journal Antioxidants reveals. Researchers identified that smokers had poorer sperm quality, possibly due to elevated stress responses in their sperm cells.

8 Oct 2023

Optimized protocol to prevent disease transmission through maternal mitochondrial DNA carryover

Researchers discuss a novel technique to minimize the risk of mtDNA carryover, thereby preventing genetic risk and clinical mitochondrial disease.

5 Oct 2023

Evidence reveals ferroptosis's critical role in male reproductive health

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2 Oct 2023

Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOS

Researchers explore the involvement and altered expression of BBOX1-AS1 and microRNA-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome.

26 Sep 2023

Do environmental and occupational factors influence semen quality?

New research sheds light on how environmental and occupational factors impact male fertility, revealing that proximity to power lines may enhance semen quality while living near chemical factories could be detrimental. The study emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of these factors in the context of rising infertility rates.

25 Sep 2023

Study provides insights into human 8-cell-like cells and early embryonic development

The onset of embryo-specific gene transcription, also known as embryonic genome activation (EGA), is a crucial step in the developmental journey of an organism.

22 Sep 2023

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

New research provides insight about the bedrock scientific principle that mitochondrial DNA -; the distinct genetic code embedded in the organelle that serves as the powerplant of every cell in the body -; is exclusively passed down by the mother.

19 Sep 2023

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles show promise in PCOS treatment

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pervasive endocrine disorder that affects millions of women globally, impacting their hormonal balance, fertility and overall well-being.

12 Sep 2023

Effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms linked to lower mortality risk in older men

Effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men aged 50 or older is associated with a lower risk of death over the next few years reports a study in the October issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

11 Sep 2023