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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

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

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

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