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Disabling Mouse Enzyme Increases Fertility
May 16, 2008 — Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels in mice nearly 50 percent. The change appears to alter a reproductive "thermostat," unveiling part ... > full story -
Mice Can Do Without Humans' Most Treasured Genes
May 14, 2008 — The mouse is a stalwart stand-in for humans in medical research, thanks to genomes that are 85 percent identical. But identical genes may behave differently in mouse and man, a study by evolutionary ... > full story -
First Use Of DNA Fingerprinting To Identify Viable Embryos
May 13, 2008 — Fertility researchers have used DNA fingerprinting for the first time to identify which embryos have implanted after in vitro fertilization and developed successfully to result in the births of ... > full story -
Variety Is The Spice Of Life: Too Many Males, Too Little Time...
April 23, 2008 — Female Australian painted dragon lizards are polyandrous, that is, they mate with as many males as they can safely get access to. Research has shown that this preference could therefore contribute to ... > full story -
How Is A Regulator Of Sex Hormone Production Regulated Itself?
April 22, 2008 — The production of the sex hormones testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen is controlled by two other hormones, which are known as luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). ... > full story -
Cancer Could Return Unless Stored Ovarian Tissue Undergoes Adequate Testing Before Re-Implantation
April 21, 2008 — Cancer patients who have been successfully treated for their disease face the prospect of its return if stored ovarian (or testicular) tissue is transplanted back into their bodies without adequate ... > full story -
Fertility Expert Finds Genetic Markers Of An Egg's Maturity, Could Boost Pregnancies With IVF
April 17, 2008 — Fertility experts have long been interested in understanding why so few human eggs harvested during in vitro fertilization result in pregnancies. Researchers found that eggs that matured in culture, ... > full story -
New Treatment Could Double Pregnancy Rates With Assisted Reproductive Technology
April 16, 2008 — Pregnancy rates could be doubled for couples undertaking certain fertility treatments, thanks to a revolutionary project currently being trialled. Researchers have devised a new formula to ... > full story -
Small Molecule MiRNAs Regulate Female Mouse Fertility
April 8, 2008 — Small molecules known as miRNAs, which are generated naturally by the body, regulate the conversion of genetic information into proteins. New data have now indicated that miRNAs can control the ... > full story -
Menopause Is An Adaptation To Minimize Reproductive Competition Between Females In A Family, Research Suggests
March 31, 2008 — Insight into why females of some species undergo menopause while others do not has proven elusive despite an understanding of the biological mechanisms behind the change. However, new research ... > full story
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