No one ever plans to struggle with infertility. But, for those having trouble conceiving, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about next steps. That may include undergoing assisted reproductive ...

The process of ovulation, i.e. release of eggs from the ovary occurs every month in women, generally around two weeks prior to the start of their next menstrual period. It involves selection of one of ...

The female body’s ability to conceive and develop a baby has been eulogised as a miracle by many. It does seem to be miraculous that a sperm and egg can fuse together inside a person to finally come ...

UCLA graduate student Jeffrey Riffell and UCLA biology professor Richard Zimmer report the first experimental test on the role of small-scale physics as it influences the interactions between sperm ...