Estrogens have historically been associated with female reproduction, but work over the last
two decades established that estrogens and their main nuclear receptors (ESR1 and ESR2) …

The reproductive efficiency of livestock is crucial for agricultural productivity and economic
sustainability. One critical factor in successful fertilization and the viability of offspring is the …

Background In recent years, there has been increased interest in the study of the molecular
processes that affect semen traits. In this study, our aim was to identify quantitative trait loci …

Studies have indicated that the ethanol exposure impairs the gut microbiota, At the same
time, high levels of alcohol exposure damage sperm in mice. However, whether the gut …

Estrogen signaling plays important roles in testicular functions and tumorigenesis. Fifteen
years ago, it was discovered that a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family …

Simple Summary Infertility is a problem in the livestock industry. The impact of these cases
can be a long calving interval period, increasing the operational costs. Male livestock should …

Pigs from A sia and E urope were independently domesticated from c. 9000 years ago.
During this period, strong artificial selection has led to dramatic phenotypic changes in …

The crucial role that oestrogens play in male reproduction has been generally accepted;
however, the exact mechanism of their action is not entirely clear and there is still much …

Background Genetic pressure in animal breeding is sparking the interest of breeders for
selecting elite boars with higher sperm quality to optimize ejaculate doses and fertility rates …

Sperm motility is the most important indicator in evaluating roosters' fecundity. However, the
genetic mechanisms underlying chicken sperm motility is not yet clear. Long non-coding …