The core axoneme structure of both the motile cilium and sperm tail has the same
ultrastructural 9+ 2 microtubular arrangement. Thus, it can be expected that genetic defects …

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 …

Background Fetal structural anomalies, which are detected by ultrasonography, have a
range of genetic causes, including chromosomal aneuploidy, copy number variations …

The genetic bases and molecular mechanisms involved in the assembly and function of the
flagellum components as well as in the regulation of the flagellar movement are not fully …

Cilia are hairlike protrusions that project from the surface of eukaryotic cells and play key
roles in cell signaling and motility. Ciliary motility is regulated by the conserved nexin-dynein …

Infertility is a major health problem worldwide without an effective therapy or cure. It is
estimated to affect 8–12% of couples in the reproductive age group, equally affecting both …

The X and Y chromosomes of channel catfish have the same gene contents. Here, we report
allelic hypermethylation of the X chromosome within the sex determination region (SDR) …

The X chromosome is a key player in germ cell development, as has been highlighted for
males in previous studies revealing that the mammalian X chromosome is enriched in genes …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) and Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) are both rare chronic diseases,
inherited disorders associated with multiple complications, namely respiratory …

Background Asthenozoospermia is the primary cause of male infertility; however, its genetic
aetiology remains poorly understood. Adenylate kinase 9 (AK9) is highly expressed in the …