A duplicated gene evolved into a switch that determines sex in frogs, revealing how evolution can safely reshape critical ...

Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

Early in development, many animals pick a team—male or female—based on their genetics, and, with time, acquire the ...

Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind.

A comprehensive guide to the female menstrual cycle, explaining its stages, effects, and health implications.

Scientists are making inroads in understanding one of the central mysteries of human reproduction: Why do women’s eggs deteriorate as they age? The broad strokes have been well-known – the ticking of ...

Credit: Getty Images The gut microbiome influences women’s hormones, fertility, and reproductive disorders, which may offer new insights into women’s overall well-being. The gut microbiome — a complex ...

The ticking of the biological clock is especially loud in the ovaries — the organs that store and release a woman’s eggs. From age 25 to 40, a woman’s chance of conceiving each month decreases ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Michelle Obama is catching serious heat after saying that creating life is “the least” of what a woman’s reproductive system does. On a new episode of her podcast 'IMO with ...