Murine sperm capacitation, oocyte penetration and decondensation following moderate alcohol intake Male chronic alcohol abuse causes testicular failure and infertility. We analyzed the effects of…
Posts published in May 2018
Removal of sialic acid from bull sperm decreases motility and mucus penetration ability but increases zona pellucida binding and polyspermic penetration in vitro This study…
Parthenogenesis in birds: a review Parthenogenesis or ‘virgin birth’ is embryonic development in unfertilized eggs. It is a routine means of reproduction in many invertebrates.…
Reduced levels of stromal sex hormone-binding globulin and androgen receptor dysfunction in the sperm storage region of the rat epididymis The cauda epididymidis is the…
Activation of lysosomal cathepsins in pregnant bovine leukocytes In ruminants, interferon-tau (IFNT)–mediated expression of interferon-stimulated genes in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) can indicate pregnancy. Recently,…
MicroRNAs: crucial regulators of placental development MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding single-stranded RNAs that are integral to a wide range of cellular processes mainly through…
Radiation-induced ovarian follicle loss occurs without overt stromal changes Radiation damage due to total body irradiation (TBI) or targeted abdominal radiation can deplete ovarian follicles…
EP 133: Your feet and your Fertility, Helena Tubridy explains her work Helena Tubridy Helena Tubridy explains how she works with couples and individuals trying…
Role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), progesterone, and estrogen in luteal phase support after hCG triggering, and when in pregnancy hormonal support…
Fibroids: when should they be removed to improve in vitro fertilization success? Uterine fibroids are extremely common smooth muscle tumors found in women of reproductive age.…