Six ways IVF changed the world – from Louise Brown to stem-cell research
The first ‘test-tube’ baby turns 40 this month, but the impact of in vitro fertilisation extends far beyond solutions to fertility problemsRead more
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High folic acid level in pregnancy may decrease high blood pressure in children
Babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less likely to develop high blood pressure if their mothers had higher levels of folate during pregnancy.Read more
Male infertility research reveals how a new life begins
Research into a genetic mutation causing some men to be infertile shows that an important protein in the sperm that is a key component of the egg fertilization process, known as phospholipase C zeta (PLC-zeta), is ineffective in these individuals.Read more
Zika shrinks mice testicles and lowers fertility
The Zika virus reduces the size of testes in infected mice up to 21 days after infection, according to a recent study.Read more
Too much intense exercise can cause low libido in men, study finds
Men who exercise with high-intensity workouts on a regular basis tend to have lower libidos than those who follow lower-intensity workout regimes, a new study found.Read more
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