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An open-access, peer-reviewed journal, owned by the Society for Reproduction and Fertility and Bioscientifica. We publish research and reviews on basic, translational and clinical reproduction and fertility, across all animals, including humans.
Zinc is essential for ovarian health.
A new study by James M Hester and Francisco J Díaz shows that chelating transition metals with DTPA disrupts growth of preantral follicles in vitro, highlighting the importance of zinc for healthy follicle development.
🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Did you know Reproduction & Fertility is co-owned by both the Society for Endocrinology & the Society for Reproduction & Fertility?
Members of either society get 25% off APCs when publishing with us!
For more info visit: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/about-R...
📢 Call for submissions for our special collection on Fertility Care in LMICs 🌍
Help shape this vital discussion on access, awareness & affordable treatments. Deadline: 31 Dec 2025.
Submit ➡️ raf@bioscientifica.com
Reproduction and Fertility is seeking a new Associate Editor to join our Editorial Board in the field of ovarian biology.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a Q1 journal.
📩 Interested applicants are invited to send their CV to raf@bioscientifica.com
🌿 Could Graptophyllum pictum (caricature plant) offer new hope for endometriosis treatment?
A new study by Perpetue Mbede Atsama et al. investigates its potential to support fertility while easing disease symptoms.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Use of organotypic or three-dimensional systems with basic fibroblast growth factor for in vitro culture of immature collared peccary testicle in Reproduction and Fertility. By Ana Glória Pereira et al. Figure 1. Experimental design to evaluate different IVC systems of testicular fragments from prepubertal collared peccaries. Testicular tissue fragments from prepubertal males were collected, prepared, and cultured under different conditions, including fresh controls, and organotypic or three-dimensional culture systems with or without growth factor supplementation. Citation: Reproduction and Fertility 6, 3; 10.1530/RAF-25-0026
How can fertility be preserved in endangered species?
Ana Glória Pereira et al. explore new ways to culture testicular tissue from prepubertal collared peccaries in vitro.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-25-0026
👶IVF is highly effective, but the superovulation stage can make it costly.
A new multicenter trial by Urmila Diwekar et al. shows the Opt-IVF tool can personalise dosing, reduce monitoring, and improve outcomes, including higher pregnancy rates.
🔗Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
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