Researchers discover where all modern mammals originated from
For almost 200 years it has been believed that the placental mammals, and the related marsupials, had originated in the northern hemisphere
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Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17
Bionic penis: synthetic tissue found to restore erectile function
Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to repair injuries and restores normal erectile function in a pig model.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 26, 2022
Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 2, 2022
Where you live can affect your ability to get pregnant, research finds
People who live in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods are about 20% less likely to conceive in any given menstrual cycle
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 20, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 8, 2022
Why is it so hard for humans to have a baby?
Research suggests that “selfish chromosomes” explain why most human embryos die very early on before a mother even knows she is pregnant.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17, 2022
Scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells
In a pair of world firsts, scientists have 3D printed human testicular cells and identified promising signs of sperm-producing capabilities.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 1, 2021
Team builds first living robots—that can reproduce
AI-designed Xenobots reveal entirely new form of biological self-replication—promising for regenerative medicine
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 7, 2021
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 2, 2021
Scientists are close to creating human sperm cells in a test tube
These sperm were successfully used to produce healthy, fertile offspring.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 1, 2021
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.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 10, 2021
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.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 29, 2021
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.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 27, 2021
Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread
New U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 7, 2021
Scientists identify 300 genes that can predict when women will enter menopause
The age at which women go through menopause is critical for fertility and impacts healthy ageing in women, but reproductive ageing...
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 4, 2021
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 29, 2021
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
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