Understanding How Egg Development Affects Fertility
The Role of Oogenesis in Speciation
This project explores how environmental stress impacts egg development, which could help us understand why some people experience infertility.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11113861 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project looks at how environmental factors might change egg development, a process called oogenesis. Researchers believe these changes could lead to differences in genes that contribute to problems like difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriages. By studying these genetic changes, we hope to uncover new insights into the causes of infertility and how our environment plays a role in reproductive health. This work focuses on how environmental stress might increase genetic differences through its effects on egg development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research aims to help anyone experiencing infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss by shedding light on underlying biological mechanisms.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical treatments or direct interventions for their current infertility may not see direct benefit from this basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide a deeper understanding of how environmental stress contributes to infertility, potentially leading to new ways to prevent or treat reproductive issues.
How similar studies have performed: While much research has focused on male fertility, this project explores the less-studied area of female egg development and its environmental links to infertility, building on existing knowledge about genetic changes.
Where this research is happening
Auburn, UNITED STATES
- Auburn University at Auburn — Auburn, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevison, Laurie Sherie — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Stevison, Laurie Sherie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.