Browsing by Author "Hardneck, Farren"
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Effect of copper sulphate and cadmium chloride on non-human primate sperm function in vitro
Hardneck, Farren; de Villiers, Charon; Maree, Liana (MDPI, 2021)Abstract: In order to address the large percentage of unexplained male infertility in humans, more detailed investigations using sperm functional tests are needed to identify possible causes for compromised fertility. Since ... -
Quantitative assessment of heavy metal effects on sperm function using computer‐aided sperm analysis and cytotoxicity assays
Hardneck, Farren; Israel, Gadieja; Pool, Edmund; Maree, Liana (Wiley, 2018)One known environmental risk factor impacting on human reproduction is heavy metal pollution. Although some metals (e.g., Cu, Se and Zn) have protective effects on the male reproductive system in low doses, heavy metals ...