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UCLA researchers have created a first-of-its-kind blueprint that captures how the ovarian reserve — a female’s lifetime supply of eggs — forms in primates.

The work provides the first cellular explanation for mini-puberty, a discovery that could serve as an early biomarker for identifying those at risk of ovarian dysfunction.

Armed with this new manual, scientists can now create more sophisticated and accurate 3D ovarian models, advancing the development of better treatments for infertility and hormonal disorders that affect millions of women worldwide.

The University of Copenhagen is excited to announce the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD) as a sponsor of the 12th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting, the world's largest conference on aging research in the biopharmaceutical industry that will transpire on August 25 - August 29, 2025 on-site at the Ceremonial Hall, University of Copenhagen, and online.

A new review study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development shows that nearly one in three people choose to avoid medical information about serious health conditions if they fear they may be affected. One of the main reasons driving this behavior is a lack of trust in the medical system. The study has been published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 

Nucleic acid aptamers have attained significant prominence in diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical research owing to their affinity towards multiple molecular targets. Researchers have delved into the realm of aptamer research and their potential clinical applications, encompassing their prospects for treating a diverse array of orthopedic diseases. Although they can serve as an efficient and safe means for therapeutic delivery, further investigations regarding aptamer screening and production cost reduction are requisite.