Science

How Eggs Fight Off Tardy Sperm Intruders

During human (or any mammalian) fertilisation, if more than one sperm manages to get inside an egg, there are typically no survivors. A violent competition between the two sperm brings the whole kit and caboodle to a tragic end.


December 10, 2008
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The Booty Caller Texts You When to Make Babies

As my friends reach that point in life when they make babies (voluntarily), I can’t help but be remiss that I didn’t spot The Booty Caller earlier to lend a hand with conception.