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Scientists turn stem cells into precursors for sperm, eggs

Human embryonic stem cells derived from excess IVF embryos may help scientists unlock the mysteries of infertility for other couples struggling to conceive, according to new research from the Stanford University School of ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Researchers identify regulator of human sperm cells

UCSF researchers have identified an elusive molecular regulator that controls the ability of human sperm to reach and fertilize the egg, a finding that has implications on both treating male infertility and preventing pregnancy.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Possible genetic factor for male infertility identified

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have discovered a gene involved with the production of sperm that may contribute to male infertility and lead to new approaches to male contraception.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Gene discovery could lead to male contraceptive

A newly discovered genetic abnormality that appears to prevent some men from conceiving children could be the key for developing a male contraceptive, according to University of Iowa researchers reporting ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New gene identified as a cause of male infertility

An international research collaboration - including the University of Dundee - has identified a gene responsible for one of the causes of male infertility.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Mar 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genetic alteration linked with human male infertility

One in seven couples worldwide has difficulty conceiving a child, and male infertility is thought to account for nearly half of those cases. Although the cause of male infertility is often unknown, scientists ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Sep 30, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Studying yeast to better understand male infertility

Men and yeast have something in common: they use the same molecular process to ensure the integrity of their gene pool during reproduction. This is a recent finding by researchers from CNRS, Inserm and the Université ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

UF urologists use robot to shave time off vasectomy reversal, raise sperm counts

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Florida urologists have used robot-assisted surgery to cut about 20 minutes off average surgery time for conventional vasectomy reversal using a microscope. Sperm count after surgery is comparable ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 06, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Male infertility associated with testicular cancer

Men who are infertile appear to have an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0