Animal breeding is an interest shared by farm owners and pet lovers, yet how to simply assess animals' reproductive functions remains a question. An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher provides a ...

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. Lauren E.

The porcine reproductive system relies on tightly regulated steroid hormone metabolism to coordinate gonadal development, gametogenesis and accessory gland function. Within the testis and ovaries, ...