Researchers have identified a specific protein in the cell membranes of sperm that help them navigate their way to the egg for fertilization.
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This figure depicts how University of Tokyo researchers believe sperm cells navigate thanks to PMCA (plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase) and SAAF (sperm activating and attracting factor). NeuroscienceNews.com image is credited to Manabu Yoshida, The University of Tokyo.
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