Frogs in the wet have bigger testes and stronger sperm, study says

Frogs that live in wet environments have bigger testicles and higher quality sperm than those in drier regions, a new study has found. Frogs of the Crawling Toadlet species (Pseudophryne guentheri) are native to south-western Australia, and can experience between approximately 300 and 1250 mm of rainfall per year depending on where they live. The Aussie … Read more

Study suggests testes harbour Covid-19 giving virus sanctuary from immune system

Do testicles make men more vulnerable to coronavirus? Study suggests testes harbour Covid-19 giving virus sanctuary from immune system Covid-19 attaches to a cell protein called ACE2, which is found on the testes The same protein is not present in as high numbers on female ovarian tissue Men are dying from coronavirus at twice the … Read more