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Coronavirus can be sexually transmitted: Study

21 institutes shortlisted for convalescent plasma therapy trials

09 May 2020 9:43 AM

The Penn team surmised that targeting amyloids in semen could prevent a sexually transmitted spread of the Ebola virus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Semen can cause Ebola virus disease, says study

Protein fragments, called amyloid fibrils, in human semen significantly increase Ebola virus infection.

27 Jun 2018 8:16 AM

According to researchers, the presence and persistence of DENV [dengue fever] in the male genital tract has never been reported so far. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tropical dengue fever could be spread through sex

Scientists discover the mosquito virus in the semen of an Italian man who had recovered.

07 May 2018 5:18 PM

The blogger from Nigeria, Angela Nwosu, who posts sexual tips on Facebook to her 50,000 followers, wrote that she tried the bizarre beauty facial and she is now converted. (Facebook Screengrab/ Angela Nwosu)

Sperm facials help get rid of spots, claims sex blogger

Blogger from Nigeria, Angela Nwosu, wrote that she tried the bizarre beauty facial and she is now converted.

16 Mar 2018 8:52 PM

Students of Delhi colleges also took out protest marches last week on Holi hooliganism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Attacks on women: Holi leaves scars behind

The first such attack that gained eyeballs was flagged by Lady Shri Ram College student Tolino Chishi.

05 Mar 2018 3:39 PM

After his death, the mother, having a desire to get back her son, contacted the semen bank in Germany where Prathamesh Patil's semen was cryo-preserved (Photo: AFP)

Woman in Pune becomes grandmother from dead son's preserved semen

The embryos were transferred into the womb of a surrogate mother, who gave birth to the twins - a boy and a girl - on Monday.

15 Feb 2018 2:39 PM

However, it is unclear if the detection of Ebola virus RNA in semen documented in human studies means that infectious virus is present. (Photo: AFP)

Human reproductive organs can get infected by ebola virus, says study

Prior studies of survivors have revealed sexual transmission of Ebola virus, and that viral RNA can persist in semen following recovery.

10 Feb 2018 10:32 AM

People believe the semen’s preservation guarantees health and longevity. (Photo: AFP)

Men, don’t fret over semen

Many people falsely believe that a hundred drops of blood make one drop of semen.

20 Dec 2017 12:08 AM

Planning a baby? Father's diet before conception may impact child's health

The results of the study found that embryos were more likely to survive if they had a father with a high protein and low carb diet.

14 Oct 2017 3:18 PM

California schools warn flutes could be tainted with semen

A state and federal investigation is under way to find if schools around Southern California may have received tainted flutes.

01 Oct 2017 11:51 AM

Parabens are widely used preservatives in cosmetic products, including soaps, creams and makeup (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals in cosmetic and soaps decrease fertility in men

According to researchers higher levels of parabens are also associated with DNA damage in sperm that may contribute to infertility.

18 Aug 2017 8:43 AM

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