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USDA Updates Scrapie Free Flock Certification Program Standards (NASDA - National Association of State Department of Agriculture)

Edit Public Technologies 21 Jun 2016
(Source ... The U.S ... The updates address/clarify. Sampling requirements, advancement, and genotyping lambs/kids in genetically resistant flocks; Veterinary inspection of cull animals; Imported embryos/oocytes; Animals originating from Inconsistent States; Special circumstances involving 'Lost to Inventory' and 'Found Dead' animals; and ... (noodl....

Obesity in women affects at least 3 generations: study

Edit Deccan Chronicle 20 Jun 2016
The research shows that a mother's obesity - and its associated metabolic problems - can be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilised oocyte, or egg ... "Our study indicates oocytes - or mothers' eggs - may carry information that programs mitochondrial dysfunction throughout the entire organism," she said ... "This mimics more of the Western diet ... ....

Obese women may affect great-grandchildren

Edit Indian Express 20 Jun 2016
Obesity-caused genetic abnormalities can be passed through the female bloodline to at least three generations. (Source. Thinkstock Images) ... Read More. Insomnia linked with putting things off. StudySingle moms at greater risk of heart disease ... The research showed that a mother’s obesity — and its associated metabolic problems — may be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilised oocyte, or egg....

Obese women may affect great grandchildren: study

Edit Xinhua 19 Jun 2016
WASHINGTON, June 18 (Xinhua) -- A woman's obesity may put her future great grandchildren at high risk of metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, even before she becomes pregnant, a mouse study has found ... Louis ... The research showed that a mother's obesity -- and its associated metabolic problems -- may be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilized oocyte, or egg ... Editor. Mu Xuequan. ....

Mother's high-fat, high-sugar diet affects future generations

Edit Deccan Herald 18 Jun 2016
The research shows that a mother's obesity - and its associated metabolic problems - can be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilised oocyte, or egg ... "Importantly, our study indicates oocytes - or mothers' eggs - may carry information that programs mitochondrial dysfunction throughout the entire organism," she said ... "This mimics more of the Western diet ... The findings were published in the journal Cell Reports. ....

How obese mothers could put future generations at risk

Edit DNA India 18 Jun 2016
--> ... The research shows that a mother's obesity - and its associated metabolic problems - can be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilised oocyte, or egg ... ALSO READ ... "Importantly, our study indicates oocytes - or mothers' eggs - may carry information that programs mitochondrial dysfunction throughout the entire organism," she said ... ALSO READ ... "This mimics more of the Western diet ... ....

Soon, sperm sorting devices may help infertile couples

Edit Deccan Chronicle 18 Jun 2016
Washington. Scientists are developing new low cost sperm sorting devices that can select the best sperm cells for assisted reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilisation, increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy ... Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 or so make it to the oocyte or egg, demonstrating how. rigorous the natural sperm selection process really is ... ....

New sperm sorting devices to better help infertile couples!

Edit DNA India 18 Jun 2016
-->. Scientists at Florida Atlantic University are currently working on sperm sorting devices that will effectively separate the best sperms for use in assisted reproductive technologies like IVF ... Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 or so make it to the oocyte or egg, demonstrating how rigorous the natural sperm selection process really is ... ALSO READ. Risk of birth problems doubles after assisted conception ... ....

Copy number variation analysis detects novel candidate genes involved ...

Edit Topix 17 Jun 2016
Copy number variation analysis detects novel candidate genes involved in follicular growth and oocyte maturation in a cohort of premature ovarian failure cases ... ....

Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generations (Washington University in Saint Louis)

Edit Public Technologies 17 Jun 2016
(Source. Washington University in Saint Louis) ... Moley, MD, the School of Medicine's James P ... The research shows that a mother's obesity - and its associated metabolic problems - can be inherited through mitochondrial DNA present in the unfertilized oocyte, or egg ... 'Importantly, our study indicates oocytes - or mothers' eggs - may carry information that programs mitochondrial dysfunction throughout the entire organism.' ... Cell Reports....

Survival Of The Fittest Sperm: How New FAU Technology Might Help Infertile Couples

Edit PR Newswire 16 Jun 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newswise -- The competition is fierce and only the strongest survive the obstacle course within the female reproductive tract. Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 or so make it to the oocyte or egg, ... ....

Survival of the Fittest Sperm - New Device for Infertility (FAU - Florida Atlantic University)

Edit Public Technologies 16 Jun 2016
(Source. FAU - Florida Atlantic University). Research. Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 or so make it to the oocyte or egg, demonstrating how rigorous the natural sperm selection process really is. By Gisele Galoustian . 6/16/2016 ... Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 or so make it to the oocyte or egg, demonstrating how rigorous the natural sperm selection process really is ... -FAU-....

Improving Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy

Edit The Scientist 08 Jun 2016
A modified way to transfer nuclear DNA from a woman’s oocyte into a donor oocyte may result in a more efficient mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), which could decrease the risk of passing mitochondria DNA (mtDNA) disease on to offspring ... One form of MRT is the transfer of a nucleus from the mother’s oocyte into a donor, enucleated oocyte with healthy mitochondria followed by fertilization....
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