For a sperm produced in the testis of a man to fertilize a woman’s egg, the sperm must first mature in a man’s epididymis, a duct that helps to transport and store sperm. However, the exact mechanisms ...

Scientists are developing a new way to help infertile women have babies. A mature cell from the woman's body is merged with a chromosome-free egg, to which sperm is later added. The scientists insist ...

It's a commonly held belief: Sperm cells are like runners in an epic race, competing against each other for access to the coveted egg at the finish line. The egg, in turn, waits patiently for the ...

A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) model ...

‌Sperm morphology refers to the form or shape of sperm, the male reproductive cell. Sperm of various plant and animal species differ from one another, sometimes in surprising ways. The sperm of human ...

Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg may then implant on the wall of the uterus, leading to pregnancy. There are many misconceptions about fertilization and pregnancy. While ...