Now, scientists have identified a new protein eggs use to draw in sperm, which could one day lead to new fertility treatments and contraceptives. Fertilization is a long chain of molecular events that ...

It's a commonly held belief: Sperm cells are like runners in an epic race, competing against each other for access to the coveted egg at the finish line. The egg, in turn, waits patiently for the ...

"Swipe right. Swipe left." On an evolutionary level, the finger flick of choice in the human mating game is often influenced by subconscious input from our most primal instincts. "Swipe right. Swipe ...

An international team of researchers has discovered a fundamental protein in human fertilization, called MAIA, which could lead to an improved understanding of infertility. For fertilization to be ...

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After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg coat tightens, mechanically preventing the entry of additional sperm and the ensuing death of the embryo. This is according to a new ...

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Specialist, Dr Promise Sefogah, has cautioned that male fertility declines with age, which can ...

Sperm carry more than DNA. They carry a complex network of lipids that guide energy use, membrane fluidity, motility, and the ...

No one ever plans to struggle with infertility. But, for those having trouble conceiving, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about next steps. That may include undergoing assisted reproductive ...

Thyroid-related fertility troubles are often undiagnosed, because the symptoms may seem mild or tied to stress or lifestyle.