#Reproduction

Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes

The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.

Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes

A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.

Team builds first living robots—that can reproduce

AI-designed Xenobots reveal entirely new form of biological self-replication—promising for regenerative medicine

A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men

This phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, females prefer warm places whereas males prefer cooler temps.

Scientists are close to creating human sperm cells in a test tube

These sperm were successfully used to produce healthy, fertile offspring.

Why are some twins identical and others are not? Scientists now know

Scientists may have solved the mystery of why some twins are identical and could pave the way for the treatment of congenital disorders.

A man's role in sexual reproduction may soon be entirely replaced by a test tube

For species that rely on sexual reproduction, offspring can only happen if sperm from the male fertilize eggs from the female.

New, non-hormonal female contraceptive stops sperm in its tracks

Scientists are using the precision targeting of monoclonal antibodies for a new type of non-hormonal female contraception.

Nanotech device can detect risk for serious complication during pregnancy

Researchers from UCLA, Cedars-Sinai develop blood test todetect risk of serious complications during pregnancy.

A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets

Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but for men, options are either single-use or difficult to reverse