Outer space conditions hamper sperm's ability to navigate toward an egg

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - As humankind moves toward the goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon and Mars, the question of whether reproduction is possible in ...
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Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests

A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ...
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Lost in space: Microgravity makes sperm lose their sense of direction

Making babies in space may be more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity. Scientists found that while sperm can still swim normally, they lose ...

Getting pregnant in space isn't that easy, study finds

Getting to Mars is difficult. Conceiving a child there could be even tougher than expected. A recent study led by researchers from University of Adelaide has demonstrated that simulated microgravity ...