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Sperm navigation in humans: a concerted action of multiple means

13 Jun 2025

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For fertilization to occur in mammals, sperm cells must travel a long way through the female genital tract, overcoming numerous obstacles to reach the egg. In recent years it became clear that sperm arrival at the egg is not coincidental but rather that sperm cells must be guided, challenging long-standing beliefs. Three navigation means have been discovered: two active and highly sensitive means—chemotaxis and...

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PMID: 40514423
DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-08358-4

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