The mating game in the animal kingdom is nothing less than fascinating and somewhat weird. Some species pierce, clone, chew, or even fake their way through the mating process. To make survival ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Scientists with the Texas A&M Animal Reproductive Center are working hard to diagnose and treat reproductive issues to create a more efficient and sustainable industry. “When an ...

The intensification of livestock production systems is a prerequisite to meet the growing demand for animal products. Genetic selection, assisted reproductive technologies and optimized reproduction ...

Genetically modified rodents are valuable tools in biomedical research, contributing to our basic understanding of biology and gene function, the role of genetic defects in specific diseases, and the ...

A new article in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology examines how the immune system and reproduction interact in female mammals, especially during pregnancy, from mating to birth. Microplastics can ...

The energy invested in animal reproduction is as much as 10 times greater than previously estimated when the metabolic load of bearing and caring for offspring is accounted for, according to a new ...

It is an awkward idea, but a couple's ability to have kids may partly depend on who else is present. The reproductive tracts of males and females contain whole communities of micro-organisms. These ...

Reproductive systems and organs are concerned with sexual reproduction: creating more individuals with contributions from 2 parents and genetically different from either parent. Reproductive systems ...