What Is the Female Reproductive System? The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. It produces the female egg cells, called the ova or oocytes, which are necessary for ...

A new article in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology examines how the immune system and reproduction interact in female mammals, especially during pregnancy, from mating to birth. Microplastics can ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialise to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...