The Endocrine System
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Findings in Monkeys May Offer Hope in Ovarian Cancer FightBut experts say much more research is needed before the study can hold direct implications for humans.
By Amanda Chan Published
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Cricket Sets Testicle Size RecordThe Tuberous bushcricket's testes account for 14 percent of its body mass.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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How Venus Flytraps Avoid Snapping Up Lousy MealsA build-up of signaling chemicals triggers flytraps to snap shut.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Artificial Human Ovary CreatedThe lab-grown ovary could preserve fertility of women facing cancer treatment.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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Male Menopause: Reality or Myth?
Testosterone levels decline in many men as they age; however, there is debate about whether this is a disorder in need of treatment.
By Wynne Parry Published
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What Causes a Fever?The brain responds to sickness by knocking the thermostat up a few notches to stimulate production of disease-fighting antibodies.
By Ben Mauk Published
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Chocolate Reduces Stress, Study FindsGo ahead, grab a chocolate bar. New evidence is in that eating dark chocolate every day can reduce stress.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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Serious Cyclists' Sperm SuffersGuys who bike know about that strange numbness that occurs in places that should not go numb.
By Dan Peterson Published
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Old Ovaries Might Produce New Eggs
The conventional wisdom is that women are born with a certain number of eggs.
By Live Science Staff Published
