At later phases of folliculogenesis, the mammalian ovarian follicle contains layers of granulosa cells surrounding an antral cavity. To better understand the molecular basis of…
Posts published in May 2017
Source: The journal of Reproductive Science
For many decades, the dogma prevailed that female mammals had a finite pool of oocytes at birth and this was gradually exhausted during a lifetime…
What is Andrology? My episode today takes another look at male infertility. Dr Sheryl Homa, Andrology Solutions Dr Sheryl Homa why she set up Andrology…
NICHD scientists identify molecule that may help control sleep and wake cycles Source: NIH OB
During the transit through the oviduct, the early embryo initiates an extensive DNA methylation reprogramming of its genome. Given that these epigenetic modifications are susceptible…
Sertoli cell (SC) proliferation in mice occurs until two weeks after birth and is mainly regulated by FSH and thyroid hormones. Previous studies have shown…
Histone methyltransferase SETDB1 suppresses gene expression and modulates heterochromatin formation through H3K9me2/3. Previous studies have revealed that SETDB1 catalyzes lysine 9 of histone H3 tri-methylation…
Pro-inflammatory cytokines secreted by macrophages and other cell types are implicated as intraovarian factors affecting different aspects of ovarian function including follicle and corpus luteum…
Do you think laughter is allowed when dealing with infertility? A resounding yes from me. I loved escaping into some hilarious comedy shows during my injection…