Researchers identify nearly 300 genes affecting women’s fertility

A global team of researchers including Czech scientists has identified almost 300 genes affecting fertility in women. The findings, published in Nature magazine, could help treat infertility and improve detection of the onset of early menopause, the Academy of Sciences said.

By manipulating selected genes, researchers could significantly prolong fertility in mice. Experts from 180 institutions worldwide, including the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics (ÚŽFG), collaborated on the research.