Scientists have discovered a sexual reproduction process in microalgae that helps them better understand algae and plant evolution. Their discovery could lead to new industrial applications for ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways The female reproductive system includes organs that produce hormones ...

Here is a thought experiment for “National Infertility Awareness Week”: imagine in vitro fertilization (IVF) did not exist, and the only solution for couples facing infertility was to optimize their ...

What Is the Seminal Vesicle? The seminal vesicles—sometimes called the seminal glands or vesicular glands—are part of the reproductive system in people assigned male at birth. They are small glands ...

A new study reveals that stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, rather than during it and improves sperm performance. The discovery is essential in understanding how ...

Genetic quality or genetic compatibility? What do female fruit flies prioritize when mating? Researchers show that both factors are important at different stages of the reproductive process and that ...