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Light micrograph of a section through the seminiferous tubules, the site of sperm production

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Tiny bubbles in semen could contribute to ‘unexplained infertility’

A small study in men suggests tiny bubbles of cell membrane found in semen are different in those with unexplained infertility issues compared to those with no fertility problems, which could help explain the mysterious condition

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Male friends eating pizza with beer on street

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Men may eat more in summer because sunlight makes them hungrier

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A sperm sample with low numbers of sperm

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Infertility in some men may be caused by X chromosome mutations

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Commuters

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UK's latest omicron wave being driven by BA.4 and BA.5 covid variants

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Hungry and angry woman

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We really can become ‘hangry’, suggests first real-world test of idea

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Drugs used to treat ADHD and depression may ease Alzheimer's symptoms

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Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes in the cerebral lobes of the brain, linked through the scalp to wires that lead to a battery implanted below the skin that send electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain

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Brain electrodes may be a long-lasting aid for severe depression

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Illustration of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing complex

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‘Softer’ form of CRISPR may edit genes more accurately

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Dissolvable implant relieves pain. Hybrid microfluidic and electronic system for cooling and simultaneously measuring nerve temperature.

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Implantable device blocks pain by chilling nerves inside the body

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The development of a human embryo

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Why two-thirds of IVF embryos suddenly stop developing

A new insight into why some IVF embryos go into "developmental arrest" could help researchers create treatments that coax them into growing normally

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Zika or dengue infections make you more appealing to mosquitoes

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Spinal cord stimulation enables paralysed monkeys to move their arms

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Life expectancy of Native American peoples falls 4.7 years since 2019

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Carbon monoxide foam in the rectum eases bowel disease in mice

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