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Alterations in normal sperm shape and motility led to infertility in an animal model and inspired work to develop a reversible birth control pill for men.

A family is playing soccer together in a field. There are two boys and their fathers

Momentum

How a man’s fertility changes over time

October 11, 2022 male fertility, male infertility, Urology

How does a man’s fertility changes over time? Drs. Carolina Jorgez and Thomas Garcia explain what patients need to know.

From The Labs

Loss of gene Prss50 results in abnormal sperm tail development and infertility

October 12, 2021 abnormal sperm tail, fertility diagnostic tools, male infertility, PRSS50, Research, sperm, untimely gene expression

Lacking Prss50 disrupts the timely activation of certain genes, and this leads to abnormal sperm development.

From The Labs

From the Labs celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Interview with Dr. Carolina Jorgez

October 8, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month, male infertility, Research

From the Labs sat with Dr. Carolina Jorgez and learned about her research interests and what made it possible for her to be where she is today.

From The Labs

Narrowing down genes involved in male fertility

September 9, 2016 CRISPR/Cas9, Fertility, Genetics, male infertility, male pill

A couple’s fertility depends on both the female’s and male’s ability to reproduce, which relies on thousands of genes working properly. Around the world, infertility