Fertility – PossibleThreat Articles

No defects found in reproductive ability of male mice returning from short stay in space

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Fertility, Mating and Breeding, Medical Topics, mice, Monkeys, NASA, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Space Probes, Space Station

Male mice raised in space using specially developed cages were returned safely to Earth. The sperm production/fertilizing ability of the mice were normal and the reproduction ability of the offspring were not affected by their parents' stay in outer space. The findings on the effects of the environment in space on the male reproductive system will contribute to the accumulation of basic knowledge for humankind to expand the range of its activity to space.

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Choosing the best embryos

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Back and Neck Pain, Birth Defects, Diseases and Conditions, Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Teen Health, Today's Healthcare, Women's Health

Struggling with infertility? You are not alone. Infertility affects one out of every six Canadian couples. Some resort to in vitro fertilization, with mixed results. In a new study, researchers unveiled a mechanism that likely contributes to the low level of pregnancy success in some fertility clinics. This new information could ultimately increase women's chances of having a baby.

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Neural network technique identifies mechanisms of ferroelectric switching

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Fertility, Food Additives, Human Biology, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Medical Topics, Sports Medicine, Workplace Health

AI reveals domain-geometry-driven differences in ferroelectric switching, important for next-generation computing; approach could be applied to electron microscopy, agriculture, astronomy and other systems mapped through hyperspectral imaging

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New flame retardants, old problems

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Child Development, Child Psychology, Children's Health, Civil Engineering, Construction, Earthquakes, Environmental Issues, Fertility, Health Policy, Learning Disorders, technology, Wildfires

New flame retardants escaping from our TVs, other electrical and electronic products, and children's car seats are just as toxic as the flame retardants they're intended to replace, according to a new study. The authors found that the replacement chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants, have been associated with lower IQ in children, reproductive problems, and other serious health harms.

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How the mouse X and Y chromosomes compete with each other to control offspring

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Dolphins and Whales, Fertility, Genetics, Mating and Breeding, mice, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prostate Cancer, Stem Cells

New research presents the first demonstration of a specific difference in sperm function associated with sex ratio skewing.

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Genes linked to sex ratio and male fertility in mice

October 18, 2019 0 Comments Erectile Dysfunction, Evolutionary Biology, Fertility, Genetics, Mating and Breeding, mice, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prostate Cancer

Researchers find genes that help maintain the 50-50 balance between male and female offspring in mice — and that have major implications for male infertility.

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Ex-smokers, light smokers not exempt from lung damage

October 10, 2019 0 Comments COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Diseases and Conditions, Fertility, Lung Cancer, Lung Disease, Smoking, Teen Health

A new study shows that smoking even a few cigarettes a day is harmful to lungs and that former smokers continue to lose lung function at a faster rate than never-smokers for decades after quitting.

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Dietary supplement from tomatoes discovered to boost sperm quality

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Biology, Dolphins and Whales, Fertility, Mating and Breeding, Men's Health, New Species, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prostate Cancer

Sperm quality can be improved with a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes, according to new research.

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Special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Birth Defects, Diabetes, Fertility, Gynecology, Hormone Disorders, Infant's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Triglycerides

If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, which increases the likelihood of diabetes, in male rat offspring.

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Molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Fertility, Gynecology, Healthy Aging, Menopause, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Teen Health, Women's Health

Throughout life, women's fertility curve goes up and down, and researchers have now shown why. The results might have impact on fertility counseling and in the longer term for treatment of infertility.

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