Adelaide Research Reveals Effects of Zero Gravity on Fertilization
Microgravity disrupts sperm orientation in space-like conditions.
3D clinostat simulates zero gravity for experiments.
Mouse eggs had 30% lower fertilization after 4 hours of microgravity exposure.
Progesterone helps sperm align but at higher doses than natural levels.
Future research will test lunar and Martian gravity on embryo development.
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