Evolution is slow, but with the right experimental set-up—and enough time to spare—you can watch nature do its methodical ...

Women are more likely to suffer pain from irritable bowel syndrome due to their hormones, according to a new study. Previous ...

Scientists have discovered that oestrogen activates pathways in the colon that trigger pain and make the female gut more ...

Male infertility is a major issue worldwide and its causes remain unclear. Now, researchers at the RIKEN Center for ...

Using a special microscope, Melanie Balbach (L) and undergrad research assistant Lana Kouatli are able to track the quantities and motility of sperm in a particular sample. Courtesy of Finn Gomez, ...

Scientists have uncovered something remarkable about one of the world’s most overlooked creatures. Male mice are not just squeaking in the dark; they produce complex ultrasonic songs to attract mates.

This important work substantially advances our understanding of how accessory olfactory bulb neurons respond to social odor cues across the estrous cycle, showing that responses vary with the strain ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed foods may contain endocrine disrupters that negatively impact male fertility. New Saetiew/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of multiple ...

A new study in Nature shows that when pregnant mice don’t have enough iron, their (usually male) fetuses with a Y sex chromosome sometimes develop ovaries instead of testes. In other words, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...