Research on testicular tissue and spermatogonial stem cells is gaining momentum, particularly in the context of fertility preservation for young males facing medical treatments that may lead to ...

By Frank & Calli Kalman Among the most devastating consequences of childhood cancer is the loss of future fertility. If they survive, the high levels of chemotherapy needed to save young lives often ...

The testes and epididymal tissues were gently lifted with forceps and carefully separated from surrounding blood vessels, vas deferens, and other tissues. Excess fat tissue was trimmed off, and the ...

Testicular cancer diagnosis includes a radical inguinal orchiectomy, which is surgical removal of the testicle, the spermatic cord, and associated blood and lymph vessels. The resected tissue is ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 3, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled “Characterization of ...

This is an important and solid study that examines the role of TFAM, a protein that helps maintain mtDNA, in mtDNA mutator mice. The authors have demonstrated that TFAM's counteractive role in mtDNA ...

But just like Mendel and his peas don’t fully explain the actual complexity of genetic inheritance, simple definitions for ...

Researchers have discovered microplastics in human brain samples, raising the question as to how they are ingested and their impact on cognitive function.

The testes begin to develop in a boy's abdomen near his kidneys whilst he is a fetus. Before he is born they travel down the abdomen, through the groin and into the scrotum or bag behind his penis.

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 3, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Characterization of DNA methylation clock algorithms applied to diverse tissue types." ...

If a hydrocele is present, the testicle will appear to be filled with a clear fluid. If any tissue in addition to the testis is discovered inside the testicle, it may be a sign of a hernia. The ...