Human reproduction requires both male and female gametes. Gametes are special sex cells that contain the genetic information necessary to create a new life. Men produce millions of gametes called ...

A new study provides the first evidence of a direct interaction between kisspeptins, proteins crucial for sexual development, and astrocytes, non-neuronal cells of the nervous system, blazing new ...

The health of female and male reproductive organ systems impacts all stages of life. In addition to being necessary for procreation and impacted by various diseases, reproductive system changes occur ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialise to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

Microplastics are everywhere. In food packaging, personal care products, plastic bags, waterproof clothing, and more. When ...

Sexual reproduction keeps many species alive. In humans, male and female reproductive systems look very different, though. The female reproductive system has many unique parts, including the ovaries, ...

In a review article published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine, authors have analyzed current evidence on the impact of obesity on the male reproduction system. They have thoroughly ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess the co-occurrence of reproductive and psychiatric disorders among women. Disorders ...