New Microscopic Tech For Analyzing Sperm; New Spermbot Is A Power Motor For Sperm

Infertility has become a big problem for millions of Americans today. The good thing is that there have been new innovations with regard to the treatment of infertility. These and breakthroughs might help solve the problem for many couples and finally have the children that they desire.

The first innovation in the treatment of infertility is the new microscopic technology from a team of scientists at the Tel Aviv University. This will allow them to analyze sperm in an easier, faster and more convenient manner by using phase-imaging methods, according to Medical Daily.

"Specifically, their technology addresses the fact that sperm cells are nearly transparent under standard microscopy methods, which are used whenever scientists perform clinical sperm analysis to prepare for insemination," as stated in the report. "Sperm blend into their surroundings when viewed through a microscope; a weak image contrast means scientists cannot identify strong candidates for fertilization."

The second breakthrough in the treatment of infertility is the new Spermbot -- developed by a team of scientists from the Institute for Integrative Nanosciences from Germany. This breakthrough was developed to help slow-swimming sperm move into the woman's egg cell. Medical Daily described it as a motorbike for a slow-serving sperm.

"Based on previous work with micromotors, the researchers constructed mini-metal motorized helices just large enough to fit around the tail of a sperm," as explained in the report. "Essentially, the spermbot serves as a power motor."

Infertility is the inability to conceive or get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It affects about 12 percent of women (aged 15-44) regardless of marital status, while 7.5 percent of men younger than 45 years old have been reported to be seeing a fertility doctor. Hopefully, these new infertility treatment breakthroughs will finally solve the problem for many people who want to have their own children.