ACROSIN deficiency identified as a cause of total fertilization failure and thus, male infertility in humans

In a most recent study, Hua and colleagues have identified a rare homozygous nonsense mutation in the ACR gene as a causative factor for male infertility, specifically leading to Total Fertilization Failure (TFF) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts. The findings, published in Human Reproduction, shed light on the genetic basis of TFF, offering new …

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Environmental levels of triclosan and male fertility

Press Highlights Triclosan (2,4,4’-tricloro-2’-hydroxy-diphenyl ether) is a synthetic compound classified both as a drug and a pesticide. It is widely used in consumer goods for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. At low doses, triclosan impairs bacterial growth by inhibiting enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase, an enzyme necessary for bacterial lipid biosynthesis, while at high doses, triclosan is …

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Newsletter Summer Edition 2016

Dear INYRMF member, Our Summer newsletter has finally arrived! In this sun-filled edition, we offer several pleasant readings to be perfectly enjoyed while drinking a glass of freshly brewed ice tea! To begin with, we are proud to describe the great success achieved during the last satellite INYRMF meeting held in Rennes, France. Following, we provide …

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Newsletter – Winter edition 2015

Dear INYRMF member,   Greetings from the INYRMF board!   Attached please find the first edition of our newly designed newsletter (2015 autumn edition), containing news from our network, job ads and scientific meetings information, among other interesting and relevant information for Young Researchers in the field. Check it out and enjoy your reading! INYRMF …

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