Monthly Archives: January 2020
Diet has rapid effects on sperm quality
Sperm are influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, in Sweden, in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study, published in PLOS … Continue reading
Common chemical disrupts reproductive biology
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the New York State Department of Health have discovered how a common plasticizer associated with human reproductive abnormalities likely does its damage at the molecular level. For years, scientists have linked exposure to DEHP, … Continue reading
Researchers uncover genetic mystery of infertility
Researchers have discovered a novel parasitic gene in fruit flies that is responsible for destroying the eggs in the ovaries of their daughters. Just like fruit flies, human genomes are filled with mobile parasitic genes called transposons and, similar to … Continue reading
Research: Protein defect leaves sperm chasing their tails
With more and more couples seeking assistance to conceive, the steps required for fertilization are being put under the microscope to identify factors that could enhance fertility. In a study published in the journal PNAS, a team led by researchers … Continue reading
Zinc and folic acid supplements don’t help male fertility, study finds
Zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male infertility, failed to improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts and sperm potency in a new study conducted at University of Utah Health and other … Continue reading
Just the facts—reproductive facts
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has created a comprehensive and informative website just for fertility patients and those seeking information on fertility care. It’s called ReproductiveFacts.org, and we recommend it to anyone looking for fertility facts. The site includes … Continue reading
Study shows that diet has rapid effects on sperm quality
Sperm are influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, in Sweden, in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study, which has … Continue reading
New NJ law strengthens coverage for infertility treatment
In a major victory for everyone seeking fertility care, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Jan. 13, 2020, that will strengthen insurance coverage for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and other medically necessary treatments that impede their ability to … Continue reading
Step toward ‘ink’ development for 3-D printing a bioprosthetic ovary
For the first time, scientists identified and mapped the location of structural proteins in a pig ovary. Ongoing development of an “ink” with these proteins will be used for 3-D printing an artificial (or bio-prosthetic) ovary that could be implanted … Continue reading
RSCNJ podcasts cover everything from Acupuncture to Zika
Have you listened to all the RadioMD “Fertility Talk” podcasts posted on our website? Over the past few years, we have produced podcasts on dozens of topics from A (acupuncture) to Z (Zika virus). When you go to our website, … Continue reading
