«Long term,» Tash said, «the feasibility of mammalian reproduction in space beyond the Van Allen belt will depend on the creation of radiation - hardened facilities that can protect gametes from [cosmic] radiation exposure. (insidescience.org)
While getting mammals to undergo true asexual reproduction has thus far been beyond the power of science, researchers are trying to figure out why the union of sperm and egg is so important in mammalian reproduction, when all other domains of life have the ability to reproduce without sex. (discovermagazine.com)
Dr. Reinholdt's research focuses on comparative and functional mammalian genomics, reproductive development and stem cell biology.Researches gamete development, which gives rise to eggs and sperm and supports early embryo development, with a focus on mammalian reproduction and fertility. (jax.org)