Father’s Genes May Determine Sex of Offspring
Razi Berry A Newcastle University study involving thousands of families is helping prospective parents work out whether they are likely to have sons or daughters. The work by Corry Gellatly, a research scientist at the university, has shown that men inherit a tendency to have more sons or more daughters from their parents. This means […]
News on New Male Contraceptive Pill
Razi Berry In a new paper published by Nature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, PhD, and his research colleagues spell out an innovative strategy that has led to the discovery of a natural compound as a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive agent in pre-clinical animal models. Despite tremendous efforts over […]
Use Your Smartphone to Test Male Fertility
That’s right! A team of researchers developed a smartphone compatible device, and app, which allows men to determine the motility and concentration of their sperm – fertility.1 Male fertility is a grossly under-appreciated concern, which often is overlooked when a couple is having difficulty conceiving. Men are often sensitive to this issue, and the current […]