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Sperm competition: linking form to function

BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2008
Background Using information from physics, biomechanics and evolutionary biology, we explore the implications of physical constraints on sperm performance, and review empirical evidence for links between sperm length and sperm competition (where two or ...
Simmons Leigh W, Evans Jonathan P, Humphries Stuart   +2 more
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Tracing the evolutionary history of the morpho‐anatomy of baculum in primates

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Animal morphology reflects both evolutionary history and present‐day adaptation. Male mammal copulatory structures such as the baculum (penile bone) are ideal for studying these processes because of their complexity and high interspecific variability. In primates, however, research has focused mostly on baculum length.
Federica Spani, Maria Pia Morigi, Matteo Bettuzzi, Monica Carosi   +3 more
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Selection against spermatozoa with fragmented DNA after postovulatory mating depends on the type of damage

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2010
Background Before ovulation, sperm-oviduct interaction mechanisms may act as checkpoint for the selection of fertilizing spermatozoa in mammals. Postovulatory mating does not allow the sperm to attach to the oviduct, and spermatozoa may only undergo some
Pintado Belén, Gutiérrez-Adán Alfonso, Fernández-González Raúl, Pérez-Crespo Miriam, Hourcade Juan D   +4 more
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Ursolic Acid Alleviates Orchitis via Modulating Ferroptosis in Peritubular Myoid Cells of Testis

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Ursolic acid modulates key ferroptosis‐related pathways in the peritubular myoid cells of the testis in forest musk deer. ABSTRACT Chronic stress adversely affects reproductive health, increasing susceptibility to pathologies such as orchitis. Additionally, the maintenance of iron homeostasis is essential for preserving the function of the testicles ...
Yang Wang, Tianqi Jin, Zexin Chen, Ye Gong, Qimin Liu, Zifang Wu, Heran Cao, Yan Li, Yuyan Liu, Tianhao Yang, Zhihong Jiang, Wuzi Dong   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Myo‐Inositol Mitigates Oxidative Stress in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells via Activation of the SIRT5/Nrf2 Signaling Axis

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Myo‐inositol alleviates oxidative stress in dairy cow mammary epithelial cells via the Sirt5/Nrf2 pathway to promote mitochondrial fusion. This graphical abstract was created with BioRender.com. ABSTRACT High‐yielding dairy cows are susceptible to mammary gland oxidative stress due to prolonged intensive lactation, leading to redox imbalance.
Yufei Zhang, Yu Cao, Meng Zhang, Huijie Hu, He Ma, Junlong Bi, Juxiong Liu, Shoupeng Fu, Wenjin Guo   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of miRNAs in Chicken Immune Regulation and Prospects for Disease‐Resistant Breeding

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
A schematic workflow illustrating the screening of disease‐resistant miRNAs and the generation of miRNA‐based disease‐resistant chickens via PGC‐mediated germline genome editing. ABSTRACT MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as pivotal regulators of the immune system, playing a decisive role in shaping disease resistance in chicken.
Qiangzhou Wang, Weiran Wu, Qingqing Cai, Jiaxing Wang, Qi Gao, Muhammad Iftikhar, Yulin Bi, Hao Bai, Lihong Gu, Guobin Chang, Shihao Chen   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Race and Assisted Reproduction: Implications for Population Health [PDF]

, 2018
This Article emerges from Fordham Law Review’s Symposium on the fiftieth anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the case that found antimiscegenation laws unconstitutional.
Ahmed, Aziza
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Heat Stress in Quail: Impacts on Health and Productivity, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts physiological homeostasis in quail, inducing oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, and metabolic imbalance, which impair growth, reproduction, product quality, and welfare. Integrating nutritional, environmental, and genetic–epigenetic strategies enhances thermotolerance, sustains productivity, and supports climate‐smart quail ...
T. A. Eletu, I. A. Anjola, L. O. Fasasi, D. P. Fadipe, A. T. Afuye, F. O. Fasanya, O. E. Oke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Animal Sexes as Historical Explanatory Kinds [PDF]

, 2020
Though biologists identify individuals as ‘male’ or ‘female’ across a broad range of animal species, the particular traits exhibited by males and females can vary tremendously.
Franklin-Hall, Laura
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone in Cattle Breeding: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Scope

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
FSH is crucial in cattle reproduction, with exogenous administration enhancing breeding and embryo production. Recombinant FSH offers advantages over pituitary‐extracted variants, including fewer injections, reduced stress, and safer production. These innovations improve breeding efficiency, optimize reproductive outcomes, and contribute to sustainable
Muhammad Shahzad, Hubdar Ali Kolachi, Jesse Oluwaseun Ayantoye, Xiaomeng Zhang, Muhammad Usman Mehmood, Rajilan Hilali Shanga, Pengcheng Wan, Xueming Zhao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source