BACKGROUND Modern reproductive behavior in most developed countries is characterized
by delayed parenthood. Older gametes are generally less fertile, accumulating and …

Extensive experimental animal studies and epidemiological observations have shown that
environmental influences during early development affect the risk of later pathophysiological …

Cadmium is an environmental pollutant known as endocrine disruptor. Testis is particularly
susceptible to cadmium, and testis injury occurs at high but even low levels of exposure …

Approximately 7% of men suffer from fertility problems, the etiology of which are ascribable
to a number of factors acting at pretesticular, posttesticular, or testicular levels. About 20% of …

Concentration, motility and morphology are parameters commonly used to determine the
fertilization potential of an ejaculate. These parameters give a general view on the quality of …

Epigenetic inheritance and its underlying molecular mechanisms are among the most
intriguing areas of current biological and medical research. To date, studies have shown that …

Purpose Advancing maternal and paternal age leads to a decrease in fertility, and hence,
many infertile couples opt for assisted reproductive technologies [ART] to achieve biological …

The correlation between epigenetics and human reproduction represents a very interesting
field of study, mainly due to the possible transgenerational effects related to epigenetic …

Bisphenol A (BPA), as a major component of some plastic products, is abundant
environmental pollutant. Due to its ability to bind to several types of estrogen receptors, it …

Abstract Changes in epigenetic marks such as DNA methylation and histone acetylation are
associated with a broad range of disease traits, including cancer, asthma, metabolic …