News tagged with sperm defect

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

SFU seeds discovery of mutant gene in chromosomes

Simon Fraser University molecular biologists have discovered a gene whose job is to ensure that chromosomes are correctly distributed during the formation of eggs and sperm in mammals, including humans.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sperm donor passed on sudden death heart defect

(AP) -- A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children, including one who died at age 2 from heart failure, according to a medical journal report.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

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