By examining the reproductive tracts of 150 fruit flies, a research team led by postdoctoral researcher Rachel Thayer and professor David Begoun identified more than 20 different cell types previously unrecognized in the uterus. Surprisingly, approximately 40% of seminal protein-related genes, long thought to be male-specific, are also expressed in women, particularly in sperm storage organs.
These seminal fluid proteins may play a vital role in maintaining viable sperm for a long time. The findings challenge existing theories and offer ideas that could lead to improvements in human sperm storage methods and pest control strategies.
Source: Ferra
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