Scientists have boosted the motility of sluggish sperm by up to 266%, by blasting the cells with noninvasive, 40-MHz ultrasound waves to induce movement. Capturing the technique's impact on individual ...

In an era of low birth rates and rising marriage ages, interest in male fertility, as well as female fertility, is growing. According to experts, sperm motility is a crucial factor in male fertility.

Exposing immobile sperm to ultrasound waves gets them moving, a lab study has shown. Sperm that don’t move properly are a key cause of infertility, as it is harder for them to reach the egg. With ...

Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of all cases-often because sperm don't swim well. Researchers from the University of Osaka uncovered a key ...

Researchers have unveiled the hidden intricacies of how sperm go from passive bystanders to dynamic swimmers. This transformation is a pivotal step in the journey to fertilization, and it hinges on ...

Exposures to wifi and other electromagnetic frequencies can cause DNA defragmentation in sperm cells and slow sperm motility, Vice Chancellor, Covenant University, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, said at the ...

Men who’ve had COVID-19 may face hidden fertility risks. This study uncovers how the virus disrupts sperm health, even months after recovery. Study: COVID-19 infection was associated with poor sperm ...

A semen analysis is usually the first male fertility evaluation we do in the fertility assessment process. Getting a semen analysis may seem intimidating for many men and their partners, but there’s ...