Sperm's secret voltage switch: Scientists unlock the mystery of motility

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Oct 25, 2023, 11:00 am238 pts
Researchers at Stockholm University have unveiled the hidden intricacies of how sperm go from passive bystanders to dynamic swimmers. This transformation is a pivotal step in the journey to fertilization, and it hinges on the activation of a unique ion transporter. Their research has been published in Nature.

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