Epigenetic reprogramming during male germ cell differentiation plays a crucial role in
regulating genome functions at critical stages of development. DNA methylation profiles are …

Recent findings have demonstrated that environmental factors, including chemicals,
pollutants, and nutrition, have an effect on human health. Epigenetic gene regulation can be …

There is considerable evidence to suggest that male fertility is decreasing worldwide, and it
is thought that lifestyle and environmental factors could play a role. Lifestyle and …

A correlation has been found between babies born through assisted reproductive
technologies (ARTs) and an increased risk of genomic imprinting disorders such as …

Background: Semen is one of the most common body fluids found at the crime scene.
Protamine-1 (PRM1), protamine-2 (PRM2) and semenogelin-1 (SEMG1) are specific mRNA …

DNA methylation process is a very essential step during sperm maturation through
facilitating the replacement of histone by transition nuclear proteins, and then, replaced by …

Low birth weight is associated with cardiovascular disease and T2DM in later life. Paternal
obesity and T2DM have been associated with an increased risk of fathering low birthweight …

Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) are associated with a number of adverse
pregnancy, neonatal, and long-term outcomes. One plausible explanation is that ART …

Puberty is initiated by secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and reactivation
of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. The age of onset of puberty varies greatly …

Genetic causes have been known to be involved in up to one-third of male infertility cases.
Studies on the sperm and testis from infertile men have suggested that this population may …