Evidence That the Clitoris Is Important for Reproduction
A recent review published today (November 5, 2019) in Clinical Anatomy highlights evidence that the female clitoris is important for reproduction. The review notes that…
Fertility
Simple Test Predicts Dangerous Pregnancy Disorder That Kills Thousands
Australian researchers have developed a way to predict the onset of a deadly pregnancy condition that kills 76,000 women and half a million babies each…
Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer for Fathers That Used IVF/ICSI Assisted Reproduction
Early screening and long term monitoring should be considered for these men, say researchers. Men who became fathers through assisted reproduction techniques seem to be…
Study Shows Increased Functional DNA in Mitochondria Cures Male Infertility
In a mouse model, new research from the Max Planck Institute shows that a higher number of mitochondrial DNA-molecules can compensate for negative effects of…
Mitochondrial Transfer Technology Could Reduce Risk of Childhood Disease
New technology that would allow genetic material to shuffle between unfertilized eggs is ready to make healthier babies. This technique would allow parents to minimize…
Stem Cells Discovered in Ovaries May Yield More Eggs
A new study suggests that the stem cells located in human ovaries might be able to produce new eggs. The findings were published in the…