In the world of tiny worms, scientists found something interesting. They wanted to see if poison affects the babies of parents who were exposed to it. They used a special worm called Caenorhabditis elegans for their experiments. First, they gave the worms different amounts of a poison called roteno
Sea urchins are not just cute, spiky creatures. They are also tiny models for scientists studying how living things grow from a single cell into a complex organism. One important part of this process is collagen, a protein that acts like a scaffold, giving shape and support to tissues. But collagen
Ever wondered how mice know if they are going to be boys or girls? It all starts with something called primordial germ cells (PGCs). These are like the building blocks for eggs and sperm. They hang out in the embryo and eventually become either an egg or a sperm cell. But how do they decide? It'
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, often used in industry and medicine, are not great for male fertility. Research has found that these tiny particles can mess with sperm cells and the blood-testis barrier, which is important for protecting sperm. They cause sperm count to drop and make sperm move slow
Male germ cell tumors, often called GCT, are quite treatable, with many patients surviving long-term. However, as more people live beyond their cancer diagnosis, doctors are starting to look at the long-term effects of their treatments. One important issue is how male fertility might be affected by
