Specialized Sperm Ribosomes Are Key to Male Fertility in Mice
Specialized Sperm Ribosomes Are Key to Male Fertility in Mice
A previously unknown kind of ribosome is responsible for folding sperm proteins, which decay before fertilization if prepared by other ribosomes.
A previously unknown kind of ribosome is responsible for folding sperm proteins, which decay before fertilization if prepared by other ribosomes.
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Women’s Cervical Mucus Prefers Some Sperm Over Others
Abby Olena, PhD | Aug 18, 2020 | 3 min read
In human male-female pairs with a less similar suite of genes for human leukocyte antigens, sperm fare better when exposed to cervical mucus.
Human Testicles Contain Endocannabinoid System Components
Ruth Williams | Sep 19, 2019 | 3 min read
Proteins that synthesize, bind, and degrade endocannabinoids are present in the body’s sperm factories, suggesting that the use of cannabis may directly affect them.
Image of the Day: Sperm Protectors
The Scientist | Aug 18, 2017 | 1 min read
Among their many functions, macrophages in mouse testes guard sperm against attacks by other immune cells.
Sperm Stem Cell Maintenance
Jenny Rood | Mar 2, 2015 | 1 min read
A missing transcription factor puts an early end to sperm production in mice.
It Takes Two
Jef Akst | Nov 21, 2013 | 3 min read
Two genes from the Y chromosome are sufficient to generate male mice capable of fathering healthy offspring via an assisted reproductive technique.
X Marks the Spot for Sperm Production
Chris Palmer | Jul 21, 2013 | 3 min read
A new genetic analysis suggests the human X chromosome evolves rapidly and plays a specialized role in sperm production.
Loss of Microtubule Regulator Blocks Sperm Maturation
Sabrina Richards | May 24, 2012 | 4 min read
New research suggests that controlling cytoskeletal dynamics in sperm accessory cells may help regulate male fertility.