Tag: Reproductive Health
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Long-Term Health Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What Studies Show
Understanding the Long-Term Health Landscape of PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is more than an immediate concern for fertility and menstrual cycles. Emerging research highlights that the hormonal and metabolic disturbances linked to PCOS may influence health across the lifespan. While definitive long-term studies that track every health endpoint are still evolving, scientists are uncovering…
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Lauric Acid and Levodopa Mitigate Manganese-Induced Ovarian Toxicity in Mice via Antioxidative, Anti-Inflammatory, and Steroidogenic Pathways
Manganese is an essential trace element, yet excessive exposure can disrupt ovarian function. In BALB/c mice, high manganese levels have been linked to oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and impaired steroidogenesis, collectively contributing to reduced fertility and endocrine disruption. Recent research explores how dietary interventions and pharmacologic agents might counteract these adverse effects. Among potential protectants,…
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Chico State Announces Three Lantis Endowed Chairs to Advance Global, Rural Research
Chico State Announces Lantis Endowed Chairs to Accelerate Global and Rural Research Chico State has named three faculty members as recipients of its prestigious Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a recognition that not only honors their past work but also fuels ambitious new research and student-focused initiatives. The awards, funded through the legacy gift of Professor…
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Chico State Professors Win Prestigious Lantis Endowments to Drive Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs Recipients Chico State has named three distinguished faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a program funded by generous private giving to strengthen teaching, research, and community impact. The awards, ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 for release time, travel, stipends, and related project costs,…
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New Sperm Energy Switch Could Open Doors to Fertility Therapies and Nonhormonal Contraceptives
Unlocking the energy behind fertilisation Scientists have identified a molecular “switch” that powers sperm energy just before fertilisation, a breakthrough that could lead to innovative fertility therapies and safer, nonhormonal male contraceptives. The discovery, led by researchers at Michigan State University, centers on how sperm switch from a low-energy state to the intense energy burst…
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Sperm Energy Switch Could Power New Fertility Therapies and Nonhormonal Contraceptives
Unlocking the Energy Switch Behind Sperm Activation Researchers from Michigan State University have identified a molecular mechanism that gives sperm a final energy boost just before fertilisation. This discovery could pave the way for innovative infertility therapies and safe, nonhormonal male contraceptives, addressing a long-standing gap in reproductive health options. To understand why this matters,…
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New Insights Into Sperm Metabolism Could Transform Infertility Treatments
Groundbreaking Discovery Links Sperm Metabolism to Fertilization Researchers at Michigan State University have pinpointed a molecular “switch” that ramps up sperm energy production just before the final sprint to fertilize an egg. The finding, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, holds promise for reshaping infertility treatments and could pave the way…
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Unlocking the Sperm Metabolic Switch: A Breakthrough for Infertility Treatments and Nonhormonal Contraception
New Insights into Sperm Metabolism Signal a Path Forward for Infertility Treatments Researchers at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Van Andel Institute, have pinpointed a molecular “switch” that energizes sperm for their final sprint to an egg. This discovery could transform infertility treatments and advance safe, nonhormonal…
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Sperm Metabolism Breakthrough Could Transform Infertility Treatments
Overview: A Molecular Switch Powers Sperm’s Final Sprint Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular “switch” that ramps up sperm energy just before fertilization. This discovery sheds light on how sperm metabolize glucose and other fuels to enable the rapid, high-energy movement needed to reach and fertilize an egg. The work, conducted in…
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Lifestyle and Hormonal Factors Affecting Semen Quality: New Indian study links habits and hormones to male fertility
Overview Male reproductive health is shaped by a mix of lifestyle choices and hormonal balances. A recent cross-sectional study published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience (September 30, 2025) delves into how modifiable behaviors and endocrine changes can influence semen quality and the genetic integrity of sperm. Conducted at KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research…