Reproductive failure is a major economical drain on cow-calf operations across the globe. It
can occur in both males and females and stem from prenatal and postnatal influences …

Human body is colonized by trillions of microbes, influenced by several factors, both
endogenous, as hormones and circadian regulation, and exogenous as, life-style habits and …

The male bovine microbiota is a relatively unexplored area even though it has been shown
to impact the fertility of not only the male but also the female. With this study, our aim was to …

There has recently been an explosion of studies implicating the human microbiome in
playing a critical role in many disease and wellness states. The etiology of abnormal semen …

Research question The semen harbours a diverse range of microorganisms. The origin of
the seminal microbes, however, has not yet been established. Do testicular spermatozoa …

There is a growing focus on understanding the role of the male microbiome in fertility issues.
Although research on the bacterial communities within the male reproductive system is in its …

Men with nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) face the dual problems of low sperm count and
low sperm quality. Most men with NOA without a clear cause are classified as having …

An imbalance in the genitourinary microbiome is emerging as a contributing factor to male
infertility. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an association …

Objectives To study how the semen microbiome profile in men with nonobstructive
azoospermia (NOA) differs from that of fertile controls (FCs). Design Using quantitative …

Abstract The field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) has primarily
focused on maternal programming of offspring health. However, emerging evidence …