New work from UC Davis and the University of Utah shows how the 3D structure of DNA inside a germ cell commits it to develop into a sperm cell. The discovery could improve understanding of fertility ...

Researchers at Newcastle University in England report they have coaxed the first human sperm cells from embryonic stem cells, in a remarkable demonstration of how quickly the field of stem-cell ...

It's a myth that sperm die upon contact with oxygen. In fact, their resilience might surprise you. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Research into how a father’s choices — such as diet, exercise, stress, nicotine use — may transfer traits to his children has become impossible to ignore. The standard sperm-meets-egg story posits ...

In her new book "The Stronger Sex," science journalist Starre Vartan dispels myths and misconceptions about the female body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...