News tagged with reproductive functions

Sexual healing? Not likely

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study shows the production of sperm is more biologically taxing than previously thought, and expending energy on it has significant health implications.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction

High levels of workplace exposure to Bisphenol-A may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing in the journal Human Reproduction.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists find a common link of bird flocks, breast milk and trust

What do flocks of birds have in common with trust, monogamy, and even breast milk? According to a new report in the journal Science, they are regulated by virtually identical neurochemicals in the brain, known ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Well-known enzyme is unexpected contributor to brain growth

An enzyme researchers have studied for years because of its potential connections to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and stroke, appears to have yet another major role to play: helping create and maintain the ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0