From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research suggests another reason to hold our breath: ...

The maturation of the bull reproductive system is orchestrated by a finely tuned endocrine network centred on the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis. Pulsatile release of gonadotrophin-releasing ...

Researchers have developed a ground-breaking technology to culture natural tissue from female fetal fallopian tubes and uteri, potentially paving the way to help women born with reproductive ...

Genetic conditions often result from inherited mutations passed down from one or both parents. In an inherited genetic disorder, a mutated gene is transmitted from a parent. 3 Recent developments have ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 14, 2022) A study published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology finds prepubescent exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including pesticides, impairs male ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialise to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

Medications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for restoration of reproductive functioning after the medications were withdrawn, ...

OUR final article in this series focuses on the female reproductive system, a remarkable and highly specialised system through which all human life begins. Beyond its essential role in reproduction, ...

These findings suggest there may be multiple points during early development that the reproductive system may be vulnerable to the impacts of air pollutants. "PM 2.5 is like a trojan horse," said ...