News tagged with sperm concentrations
Sperm can count
The speed at which the calcium concentration in the cell changes controls the swimming behavior of sperm. They can calculate the calcium dynamics and react accordingly.
Mar 07, 2012 |
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'Fertility chip' determines concentration and mobility of semen
Loes Segerink, a researcher at University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, has developed a “fertility chip” that can accurately count sperm and measure their motility. The chip ...
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Oct 31, 2011 |
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Exposure to BPA associated with reduced semen quality
Increasing urine BPA (Bisphenol-A) level was significantly associated with decreased sperm concentration, decreased total sperm count, decreased sperm vitality and decreased sperm motility, according to a Kaiser Permanente ...
Oct 28, 2010 |
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Sperm may be harmed by exposure to BPA, study suggests
(PhysOrg.com) -- In one of the first human studies of its kind, researchers have found that urinary concentrations of the controversial chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, may be related to decreased sperm quality and sperm concentration.
Aug 03, 2010 |
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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may damage semen quality in sons
Mothers who drink alcohol while they are pregnant may be damaging the fertility of their future sons, according to new research to be presented at the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and ...
Jun 29, 2010 |
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