Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) in Hinxton mapped the ...

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

From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research suggests another reason to hold our breath: ...

It’s not just about chromosomes. Or reproductive cells. Or any other binary metric. Many genetic, environmental and developmental variations can produce what are thought of as masculine and feminine ...

From testosterone to FSH and LH, a number of hormones drive male fertility. These chemical messengers regulate sperm production, sex drive, and more. Imbalances have the potential to contribute ...

The development of artificial grafts that may recapitulate the tissue microarchitecture is one of the most ambitious and complex approaches to understanding molecular mechanisms in an in vitro ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a male contraceptive similar to the birth control pill that can be taken orally and is reversible, with minimal side effects. An oral male ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: From testosterone to FSH and LH, a number of hormones drive male fertility. These chemical messengers regulate sperm production, sex ...

Many unplanned pregnancies end in abortion, but options for male birth control are limited. Gender bias, along with other factors, may be slowing development. There cannot be equity in family planning ...

Dr. Gil Mor discusses sex-specific placental responses and long-term immune alterations from prenatal virus exposure.