Within minutes of fertilization, the egg of a fruit fly becomes a scene from the battle of the sexes. The egg attacks and ...

Within minutes of fertilization, the egg of a fruit fly becomes a scene from the battle of the sexes. The egg attacks and destroys the cellular “power plants,” or mitochondria, from the sperm that had ...

Key Takeaways IVF is a widely-used assisted reproductive technology to treat infertility, involving egg and sperm fertilization outside the body. Advancements in IVF technologies, including ...

When it comes to mice, the freeze-dried mouse sperm Wakayama is currently storing aboard the ISS will return to Earth in 2025 ...

Scientists are turning to an unexpected source for answers: freeze-dried mouse sperm. Groundbreaking experiments led by ...

Scientists store freeze-dried mouse sperm on the ISS to explore reproduction in space, addressing challenges like radiation ...

Damaged DNA in sperm and eggs, for example, could pass genetic abnormalities on to the next generation, he says. And without the directional pull of gravity, a fertilized embryo might not be able ...