A new study has found substantial regional differences in sperm quality, with men in the highest-performing region recording ...

Reports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. But how much do scientists agree on what is affecting male fertility?

New research presented today at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests that exposure to air pollution may impact genes associated with ...

Clinical data reveals male factors contribute to half of all infertility cases, shifting the focus toward earlier preventative testing.

In a recent review published in Antioxidants, researchers described the implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health. They further discussed the potential ...

Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.04.017 Each cell contains a set of instructions in its DNA that determines which genes are expressed and which are ...

Microplastics have been found in human semen and testes, but do they cause infertility? Explore the latest evidence on sperm ...

This short film introduces the topic of reproduction and that babies start from an egg and sperm. This series of short films ...