Scientists from Nagoya University, Yokohama City University and Chubu University have developed a system which enables the live imaging of the formation of the female gamete in plants. In flowering ...

When the female gametes in plants become fertilized, a signal from the sperm activates cell division, leading to the formation of new plant seeds. This activation can also be deliberately triggered ...

Believe it or not, but ducks have a reputation for the unexpected: bizarre and intricate mating anatomy. According to ...

Sperm size varies dramatically among different animal species. But why is sperm size so variable when they share the same job - to fertilize eggs? In a new article published in Nature Ecology and ...

Infertility is a challenge that many couples face and it can affect both men and women. There are various reasons for infertility, such as hormonal imbalances, low sperm count, blocked fallopian tubes ...