The use of microfluidic devices in studies of differential sperm chemotaxis. Issue 10 (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Penny, Jake A.; Lymbery, Rowan A.; Evans, Jonathan P.; Sherman, Craig D.H.; Conlan, Xavier A.
• Is Part Of: Trends in biotechnology. Volume 40:Issue 10(2022)
• Page Start: 1144
• Page End: 1147
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: microfluidics -- sperm chemotaxis -- sperm motility -- rapid analysis -- sexual selection -- multidisciplinary; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Biochemical engineering -- Periodicals; Genetic engineering -- Periodicals; Industrial microbiology -- Periodicals; 660.605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.06.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-7799

Abstract

Abstract : Differential sperm chemotaxis describes differences among male–female pairings in chemotactic responses of sperm to egg (or female)-derived chemical attractants. Microfluidic devices provide powerful platforms in which to study this complex gamete interaction. Here, we describe key challenges and potential solutions in applying this state-of-the-art technique to differential sperm chemotaxis.