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The origins of the sperm swimming mechanism date back to ancient times. Christoph Burgstedt/Alamy The evolutionary roots of sperm can be traced to the unicellular forerunners…
Selfish behavior is alarmingly prevalent in biological contexts. A recent study underscores this, illustrating how genetic mutations accumulate in the sperm of older men. Research indicates…
A South Carolina man admitted guilt on Thursday for bringing in and selling sperm whale teeth and bones from four countries in the United States, according…
With the abundance of news stories, one might believe that humanity is on a path to self-destruction due to pollution, microplastics, and harmful chemicals. Reports of…
Sperm whale (physeter macrocephalus) They are highly social mammals that use clicks to communicate. New research shows that, just like in human language, they can combine…
Sperm that don't move fast enough have a hard time reaching the egg and can cause fertility problems. Alexei Kotelnikov / Alamy Laboratory research has revealed…
The year was 1974. While newspaper columnists were busy talking about the development of in vitro fertilization and the possibility of “test tube babies,” the surprising…