Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We often imagine sperm as swimmers, tiny cells whipping their tails to power through fluid on a mission toward the egg. However, a ...

New research shows sperm generate corkscrew-like fluid vortices that spin in sync with their tails, providing an unexpected boost. Reading time 2 minutes When we learn about “the birds and the bees,” ...

Monash researchers have discovered that swimming sperm create swirling fluid vortices—shaped like rolling corkscrews—giving them an extra boost in the race to the egg. The study, published in Cell ...

A new way to measure male fertility has been discovered by researchers at the University of Waterloo, opening the door to the development of simple, inexpensive tests for clinical and at-home use. The ...

You cannot ignore the quality and health of sperm when it comes to male fertility. Poor sperm health often affects your chances of becoming a parent. Focusing on sperm morphology (shape) and motility ...

Researchers from Monash University have discovered that using high-frequency ultrasound can boost the motility of sperm, potentially increasing a couple’s chances of conceiving. In a world first study ...