Long Ran – Asian Scientist Magazine

AWARDS

A large survey carried out by researchers in Australia has allayed the fears of IVF baby parents.

Scientists from the Yokohama City University have successfully cultured mouse testes cells and induced them to produce sperm.

Research shows that flowering plants prevent polytubey through the extremely rare process of cell fusion.

Studying crocodiles could help us understand male infertility in humans, since their sperm also continue to mature as they ‘swims’ towards the egg.

Six healthy monkeys have been born using sperm grown from testis tissue transplanted onto the backs of mice.

Droplets of fat transferred from female cells to sperm cells may contribute to keeping sperm alive for long periods of time.

Scientists have discovered tiny shrimp which have giant sperm thought to be longer than the male's entire body.

Scientists in Japan have developed a cold preservation technology that keeps refrigerated mouse sperm alive for up to ten days.

Scientists in Singapore have discovered a molecular pathway that limits the division of HPV-induced cervical cancer cells.