Outer space conditions hamper sperm's ability to navigate toward an egg

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - As humankind moves toward the goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon and Mars, the question of whether reproduction is possible in ...

Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization?

A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ...

Researchers use mice pluripotent cells to generate miniature testes

A team of researchers has reported a breakthrough in making sperm cell precursors in vitro that could be used in a number of ...
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Without Gravity, Sperm Lose Their Sense of Direction

Researchers found that microgravity impairs sperm navigation without affecting speed, reducing fertilization rates and ...