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May 18, 2016 07:12 AM EDT

First US Penis Transplant Success: Sexual Function Possible, Not Reproduction

The first ever penis transplant in the US was carried out successfully.

Feb 01, 2016 08:10 AM EST

Males Without the Y Chromosome Can Still Father Offspring in Mice

It turns out that male mice without Y chromosomes can still father other mice. Scientists have discovered the live mouse progeny can be created by these mice with assisted reproduction.

Jan 27, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Painkillers During Pregnancy Can Reduce Female Fertility, Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that using painkillers during pregnancy could cut female fertility in subsequent generations.

Dec 30, 2015 07:00 AM EST

Sex-Changing Snails Morph into Another Gender When Touching Another Snail

A certain sex-changing snail actually changes its sex more quickly when it's next to another snail.

Dec 15, 2015 11:14 AM EST

Coral Spawning on the Great Barrier Reef May be Threatened by Light Pollution

Light pollution may be a serious threat to coral spawning. Scientists have found that artificial light may cause corals to spawn at the wrong time-or not at all.

Nov 30, 2015 10:25 AM EST

How Ants Evolved Their Sex Determination Traits

Being male or female can make a huge difference. Now, scientists have discovered the two ancient genetic components of sex determination in ants.

Nov 18, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Why Mouse Sperm is So Much Longer Than Elephant Sperm

Why is the sperm of rodents so much longer than the sperm of large mammals, like primates? That's a question that researchers have long struggled with. Now, they may have the answers.

Oct 23, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Bigger Calls and Smaller Balls: Howler Monkeys Compensate for Small Testes

Deeper calls may mean smaller balls for monkey species. Scientists have found that male howler monkeys have adapted different sex tactics in order to attract mates.

Oct 02, 2015 04:49 PM EDT

Toxic Chemical Exposure Threatens Human Reproduction and Health

Exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment is slowly destroying human reproduction and is the cause for critical health issues.

Sep 02, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

Females Prefer Cheek Pads: Orangutans Choose Males with the Largest Cheeks

It turns out that when it comes to choosing a mate, cheek pads are the thing to watch out for. Female orangutans prefer males with large "check pads" on their faces.

Aug 31, 2015 06:54 AM EDT