Abstract
Infertility challenges are exacerbated by limitations in current sperm selection techniques, which struggle to isolate high-quality sperm, especially from abnormal samples.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a microfluidic device that innovatively addresses this problem by mimicking the natural selection process of the female reproductive tract. This device uniquely separates highly motile and functional sperm, enhancing the quality of sperm for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). Tested with both fresh and cryopreserved samples, it has shown promising results in isolating sperm with normal morphology and low DNA fragmentation, positioning it as a superior alternative to current methods.
FAU seeks to advance this innovation into the marketplace through licensing or development partnerships.
Benefit
Efficient - Improved sperm selectionSuperior - Enhanced sperm healthInnovative - Mimics natural selectionMarket Application
ART Clinics - Enhancing IVF successResearch Institutes - Studying infertilityHealthcare Providers - Offering advanced fertility solutions
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