A study reveals unique breeding behaviors in the Andamanese Charles Darwin’s frog, including upside-down egg-laying…
Browsing: Reproductive Biology
Reproductive biology is the branch of biology that studies the mechanisms, processes, and systems involved in reproduction in living organisms. This field encompasses the anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, and behavior associated with reproductive processes in both animals and plants. Key areas of focus include gametogenesis (the formation of eggs and sperm), fertilization, embryonic development, reproductive cycles, and the hormonal regulation of these processes. In humans and other animals, reproductive biology also explores topics like mating systems, reproductive health, and assisted reproductive technologies (such as in vitro fertilization). Understanding reproductive biology is crucial for addressing issues related to fertility, contraception, population management, and the conservation of endangered species. Advances in this field contribute to medical and agricultural innovations, enhancing reproductive health and efficiency.
Researchers have discovered a new role for biogenic monoamines, such as dopamine and serotonin, in…
A study shows that the energy costs of animal reproduction are significantly higher than once…
Harvard researchers have found that the maternal immune response to viral infections in pregnant mice…
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) overcome scientific roadblocks and develop a model…
Two studies led by Rutgers provide insights into the success and failure of egg cells.…
One of the fundamental and timeless questions of life concerns the mechanics of its inception.…
Mature spermatozoa are characterized by a head, midpiece, and a long tail for locomotion. Now,…
New research supports the theory that genes promoting early reproduction may accelerate aging, but emphasizes…
Armed with its own eyes, antennae, and swimming bristles, the posterior body part of a…
To date it has been unclear exactly how the sex of a bee is determined.…
Scientists identify new protein biomarkers for visualizing well-developed sperm to assess the potential success of…
Researchers have successfully induced asexual reproduction in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, an organism that…
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once…
Viviparity, or the ability to give birth to live young, is commonly linked to mammals.…
Female giant African pouched rats, used for sniffing out landmines and detecting tuberculosis, can undergo…
Fighting back against mosquitoes by deactivating their sperm. A recent study conducted at UC Riverside…
Scientists have published the first meta-analysis to demonstrate declining sperm counts among men from South…