News articles tagged with 'reproductive'
The production of plant pollen is regulated by several signalling pathways
— 26 Jan 2011 18:43 | BiologyPlants producing flower pollen must not leave anything to chance. The model plant thale cress (Arabidopsis), for instance, uses three signalling pathways in concert with partially overlapping…
IVF breakthrough to hit the world market
— 8 Jan 2011 14:09 | HealthA University of Adelaide reproductive biologist has achieved a major breakthrough in IVF technology that is expected to help millions of women around the world who have suffered previous…
Genetic variants linked to increased risk of common gynaecological disease
— 13 Dec 2010 17:07 | HealthResearch published today identifies two genetic variants that increase the risk of developing endometriosis, a common gynaecological disease. The study provides clues to the origin…
Perinatal bisphenol-A exposure may affect fertility
— 2 Dec 2010 20:31 | HealthExposure to a ubiquitous environmental chemical during pregnancy may impair reproductive capacity of female offspring, according to a study published online in advance of print on December…
Brent geese show parents know best
— 17 Nov 2010 10:39 | BiologyResearch from a six year study on migrating geese has discovered an interesting outcome - they return to the same spots they were taken to as youngsters…
Parasite infects poor women's reproductive organs
— 29 Oct 2010 14:09 | HealthA new Danish study from LIFE - Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen shows that the parasitic disease, commonly known as snail fever, or schistosomiasis, almost eats…
Exposure to BPA associated with reduced semen quality
— 28 Oct 2010 14:36 | HealthIncreasing urine BPA (Bisphenol-A) level was significantly associated with decreased sperm concentration, decreased total sperm count, decreased sperm vitality and decreased sperm motility,…
Study raises concern about ability of tests to predict fertility
— 27 Oct 2010 12:12 | HealthThe method used to assess infertility in at-home tests might not be the best for identifying which women will have trouble getting pregnant, according to new research from the University…
Genetics work could lead to advances in fertility for women
— 23 Oct 2010 16:45 | HealthPrinceton scientists have identified genes responsible for controlling reproductive life span in worms and found they may control genes regulating similar functions in humans…
Poor start in life need not spell doom in adulthood
— 22 Oct 2010 14:43 | BiologyDoes the environment encountered early in life have permanent and predictable long-term effects in adulthood? Such effects have been reported in numerous organisms, including humans…