Reproductive System

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A new gene therapy tested in human egg cells could lead to cures for mitochondrial diseases, though the technique hasn't been tested in human trials yet. (Image credit: © Marina Dyakonova | Dreamstime.com)

The reproductive system is a collection of organs found in both sexes that work together for the purpose of producing offspring. Check here for the latest news related to the reproductive system, including fertility treatments and potential new technologies for having children.

Related Topics: Science of Sex, Gender, Nervous System, Circulatory System

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An example of a organ on a chip device; the small, clear device has two colored channels crisscrossing its center. Someone is holding the device between their pointer finger and thumb

Scientists invent 1st 'vagina-on-a-chip'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The first vagina-on-a-chip replicates the cellular environment of the vagina.

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Abortion-Mental Illness Link Doesn't Hold Up, Researchers Find

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

Widely cited study was flawed, new study shows.

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What Americans Really Think About Abortion

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.

Sperm cell fertilizing eggs.

Reproductive System: Facts, Functions & Diseases

By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated

This may be the most important system in the body. Without the ability to reproduce, a species dies.

A 4-month-old infant gelada riding on her mother's head.

Pregnant Monkeys Miscarry to Avoid Infanticide

By Joseph Castro last updated

The "abortion" keeps new males from killing the mama's babies.

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Study Reveals Who Gets Late-Term Abortions

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

About 10 percent of U.S. abortions happen after the first trimester.

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The Human Body: Anatomy, facts & functions

By Rachael Rettner, Scott Dutfield published

Reference Many complex processes go on inside the human body every day.

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A mass of frog eggs reflecting light.

Hidden compartments launch 'fireworks' when eggs get fertilized

By Stephanie Pappas published

When eggs are fertilized, they release a shower of zinc and manganese that may protect against multiple sperm penetrating the egg.

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Attempted Whale Shark Mating Caught on Camera for the First Time in History

By Brandon Specktor published

Nobody knows how whale sharks have sex, but these world-first aerial photos provide some big clues.

Anaconda Snake

Anaconda Mom Gives Birth to Baby Clones, No Male Required

By Isobel Whitcomb published

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