In boys with undescended testis, the risk of developing infertility is traditionally predicted based on a decrease in germ cell count observed using testicular biopsy samples. However, the process of ...

How testes descend In all mammals, reproductive and urinary systems begin development in tight association. So males’ testes and females’ ovaries start out alongside the kidneys, near the backbone in ...

A pair of tiny artificial testicles have been created in a lab, which scientists hope will provide solutions to male infertility and improve our understanding of testicular development and function.

Researchers have mapped the spatial distribution of around 700 long non-coding RNAs, otherwise known as lncRNAs, in the testes. The team discovered much higher levels of lncRNAs in the testes than had ...

The testis is responsible for sperm production and testosterone synthesis. Abnormalities in testis development and function lead to disorders of sex development (DSD) and male infertility. Currently, ...

Impact of HSF5 Deficiency on Growth and Sperm Formation of Testis (IMAGE) Kumamoto University Caption Deletion of hsf5 in mice results in the impaired development of testis (left), and the absence of ...

In a small number of people, testicular cancer can run in families. Having a parent or brother with testicular cancer can increase a person’s risk of getting it. Also, some inherited conditions can ...