Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome
By fully deciphering the enigmatic Y chromosome present in males, the achievement could help guide research on infertility in men.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Fertility problems among men in Malaysia alarming
Aiman Athirah said this was based on sperm analysis data from the LPPKN which found that 60 per cent of the tests showed abnormal results.
Wed Apr 05 2023
For whales, study shows gigantism is in the genes
The blue, fin, bowhead, gray, humpback, right and sperm whales are the largest animals alive today.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study
Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Italian experts says semen can be vehicle for monkeypox infection
Spallanzani researchers are now trying to ascertain how long the virus is present in sperm after the onset of symptoms.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Plastic is not only harming our planet, it may also be making us fat
Recent research suggests that plastic can contribute to weight gain and its compounds can have a disruptive effect on metabolism.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Omicron infections appear no less severe than Delta; COVID-19 lowers sperm count, motility
Sperm quality is impaired for months for some people after recovery from COVID-19, researchers have found.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Scientists develop an eco-friendly plastic from salmon sperm
Would you drink from a cup made from salmon sperm?
Wed Dec 08 2021
Could a future form of contraception be based on anti-sperm antibodies?
The idea was inspired by cases of immune infertility.
Wed Aug 25 2021
No trace of semen, sperm found on exhibits in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case, court told
Analysis by the Chemistry Department on several exhibits in the case of Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong charged with raping his maid did not find any traces of semen and sperm on them.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Fertility problem among men on the rise - LPPKN
There is worrying concern of infertility problems among husband as indicated by scientific data and evidence, said LPPKN director-general, Abdul Shukur Abdullah.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Sperm concentration has declined 50 percent in 40 years
Men in Europe, North America and Australia have had dramatic declines in sperm quality, according to a meta-analysis of 185 studies.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Italian carries Zika in sperm for record six months
An Italian man carried Zika in his sperm for six months after showing the first symptoms of the virus, twice as long as in any previously reported case, according to a new study.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Zika found in sperm after record 93 days: report
The 27-year-old Frenchman's semen tested positive for Zika in March, three months after he experienced symptoms of an infection picked up while travelling in Thailand last October and November.
Sat Jul 23 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024