Male Infertility Could Be Treated With Monkey Cells; New Study Shows How These Animals Could Help Address the Condition

Medicine & Technology Oct 26, 2021

Groundbreaking research on stem cells recently provided some hope for male individuals who are struggling with infertility as scientists succeeded in developing functional sperm cells taken from the stem cells of monkeys.

Male Fertility: Increased Chemical Exposure, Lifestyle Changes Cause Sperm Quality in the US to Decline

Oct 25, 2021

A 16-year study in the US showed that sperm quality has been steadily declining possibly due to environmental toxic exposure that can alter the hormonal balance and affects reproduction.

Micro-Robotic Swimmers Inspired by Bacteria, Sperm Cells Could One Day Be Used For Targeted Drug Delivery

Sep 24, 2021

Scientists from Cornell University developed micro-robotic swimmers that can be powered by ultrasound waves that someday could be used as a new tool for targeted drug delivery.

Congenital Heart Disease and Autism in Children Possibly Caused by Sperm Mutation in Older Men

Aug 16, 2021

A new study revealed that older men have a higher chance of developing sperm cell mutation that could affect their children with pediatric diseases, including congenital heart disease and autism spectrum disorder.

Japanese Sperm Delivery: Freeze-Dried Mouse Sperm Sent via Mailing Postcard Best for Fertility Hypothesis

Aug 07, 2021

Biologists in Japan discovered the best way to transport freeze-dried sperm specimens of a mouse across laboratories for fertility studies.

Sperm Transport in the Genital Tract Shown in Computer Simulation Identify Key Factors for Successful Reproduction

Jul 16, 2021

Researchers developed an agent-based computer model that can simulate the journey of sperm inside the female reproductive tract to identify factors of reproductive success.

Father's Life Stress Leaves Mark On Sperm, Predisposing Offspring to Poor Mental Health

Feb 10, 2021

A new study adds to growing evidence that a father's life stress could leave a lasting impression on his sperm that predisposes his offspring to poor mental health.

Oldest Sperm To Date is Preserved in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber

Sep 16, 2020

The 100-million-year-old sperm in a Myanmar amber is now the oldest sperm ever discovered measuring 4.6 times the size of the body of the male.

Scientists Create 'Surrogate Sires' to Improve Food Production

Sep 15, 2020

Scientists have created pigs, cattle, and goats that act as 'surrogate sires' that can produce sperm that carries only genetic traits from the donor animals.

Scientists Disprove 340-Year-Old Belief on How Sperm Moves: Apparently, They Like to Spin

Aug 01, 2020

For more than 350 years, scientists believed that sperms wriggle as they swim. But a new study using 3D microscopy revealed that they roll like the otters while swimming.

Human Egg Cells Can Get Picky Over Which Sperm Gets to Penetrate Them: Study

Jun 10, 2020

New research reveals that human egg cells can be selective of the sperm that penetrates them. Researchers believe that their findings could help in better understanding the unknown causes of fertility in couples.

Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Sperm Health

Jan 28, 2020

A large observational study out of Denmark has linked fish oil supplements with improved semen quality and testicular function in healthy men.

Male Songbirds Do Not Rely on Plumage Color Alone to Ensure Survival, Scientists Say

Jan 20, 2020

Songbirds are known for their vocal prowess but, in mating season, their songs and plumage are not only the ones that should stand out -- even their sperm cells should be the best.

Frozen Sperm Could Be Transported to Mars, Says Preliminary Study

Jul 02, 2019

It's one small step for science, and potentially one giant leap for mankind's ability to populate space.

The UK and Australia Sperm Banks Use Masculine Archetypes to Attract Donors

May 20, 2019

The strategy relied on two archetypes of masculinity which are the soldier serving their country and the everyday hero saving a damsel in distress