An Evolution in Ovulation Research
The science of gene mapping has produced another intriguing step forward, as Researchers discover a gene that regulates and blocks ovulation.
To reach their conclusions, the research team developed a new type of genetically modified mouse whose Lrh1 gene was selectively blocked in the ovary. They found that deletion of the Lrh1 gene effectively stopped ovulation.This type of understanding holds the promise of a birth control therapy that selectively shuts down that gene, rather than shifting the hormonal system of a woman. With precision like this becoming a standard for medicine, Aubrey De Grey’s ideas (go here) sound more and more reasonable…
