🐄 Could DNA changes in immune cells help explain fertility challenges in dairy cows?
A study identified differences in DNA methylation between fertile and subfertile cows, pointing to potential biomarkers for estimating subfertility risk and supporting better reproductive health study: hubs.ly/Q04C8jR80

🔬 Thank you to everyone who joined BioCore at King's College London on Oct 19!

From scientific talks and publishing discussions to dinner with local researchers, we enjoyed connecting with the research community.

Special thanks to our editors:
🔹 Daniel G. Remick, MD — ola Conran, PhD — @ExpBiolMed
🔹 Aleksandar Rajkovic, MD, PhD — @BiolReprod
🔹 Michael N. Lehman, PhD — Journal of Neuroendocrinology

🐶 A dog’s lifelong health can be shaped before birth and in the first weeks of life. A review in Biology of Reproduction explores how early nutrition, growth, maternal care, and experiences may influence dogs’ physical and behavioral development.
📖 Read the article: hubs.ly/Q04B0ww10

🐄 How does energy use affect early embryo development?
A study in Biology of Reproduction found that altering metabolism in bovine embryos changed H3K27ac, an epigenetic marker linked to gene regulation. The findings highlight how embryos respond to culture conditions.
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🐄 A new in Biology of Reproduction found that restricting maternal nutrition during early pregnancy was associated with impaired ovarian development in female dairy calves, while cardiovascular development was unaffected.
The findings highlight early pregnancy as an important development.
🔗 Read the study:
hubs.ly/Q04zjBLb0

How does producing an embryo in the lab affect its early development? 🐄
A study in Biology of Reproduction found that in vitro procedures were associated with changes in gene activity and DNA methylation in day 15 bovine embryos, including genes involved in key developmental tudy: hubs.ly/Q04z89CQ0

Today is the last day of #SSR2026!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Biology of Reproduction booth. We loved connecting with the community, sharing our famous sperm & egg floating pens 🧬🥚, and hearing how we can better support reproductive biology research.

📢 SSR membof Reproduction with a standard license at no cost as part of your membership benefits.

See you next year!

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the #SSR2026 Annual Meeting starting this Sunday! 🎉
Be sure to stop by the Biology of Reproduction table to pick up a journal flyer, grab a pen, and learn more about SSR's own journal.
Safe travels, and see you soon! 👋

Biology of Reproduction continues to grow! We're excited to share new metrics for BOR:
🔹Impact Factor: 3.2 (#14/44 in Reproductive Biology)
🔹CiteScore: 5.9 (#15/99 in Reproductive Medicine)

Thank you to our authors, editors, reviewers, and readers for helping us advance earn more about publishing with BOR: hubs.ly/Q04m105d0

What happens when sperm DNA isn’t packaged correctly? 🧬
Without a key protein (Protamine 2), embryos stop developing early.
New insights into male fertility and early development from the latest issue of BOR: hubs.ly/Q04c8gHy0

Latest Editor’s Choice from Biology of Reproduction: What happens when early cells can’t divide properly?
New research shows a small molecule (RTCB) is essential for early development.
Read the article: hubs.ly/Q04c7BCZ0

Dive into the April issue of Biology of Reproduction!
Explore new research spanning gametes to pregnancy, plus emerging topics like the reproductive microbiome, organoids, and fertility mechanisms.
Read more: hubs.ly/Q04c7B860

Are you a summer intern in a reproduction research lab? The ReproSymposium provides a forum for summer interns in SSR research labs to learn about the breadth of laboratories and research in reproductive science. 
Every Friday, June 5 - July 24 | 12-12:45
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🚀 Early-Career Researchers!

The SSR Emerging Investigator Grant is open! Get seed funding for preliminary data in reproduction & fertility. 🧬

🌍 Global applicants welcome
📅 Deadline: May 29, 2026
🔗 Apply: ssr.org/funding-and-gr…

Follow all guidelines to qualify!

🌍 New Special Issue from Biology of Reproduction!

Featuring 10 articles highlighting advances in reproductive science across Europe—from germ cell biology to endometriosis & ovarian aging.

A powerful look at global collaboration shaping the future of the field. 🔬
🔗 bit.ly/4vgBMo6

Can sperm metabolism predict fertility?

New research suggests yes. By analyzing how sperm use energy, scientists identified key markers linked to fertility—potentially improving how we evaluate reproductive success.

🔗 hubs.ly/Q048Z5fh0

How do you study the uterus without studying the whole animal?
Researchers created lab-grown "mini tissues" from horse uterine cells that mimic real structures + real cycle changes.
A promising tool for advancing fertility and reproductive research.
Read the article in BOR: hubs.ly/Q048YdjB0

Creating genetically modified mice just got more precise.
Researchers used a tool from the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) to efficiently produce mice with a single copy of a gene—improving accuracy for research models.
A small tweak with big impact for science.

🔗 hubs.ly/Q048YK_w0

What helps an embryo develop in its earliest stages?

New research in sheep shows a protein (TGF-β3) supports embryo growth by helping cells manage fats—key for forming the placenta later on.

A small detail with big implications for fertility + pregnancy research.

🔗 hubs.ly/Q048Yft50

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