Microscopy – part 2
Importance of microscopy for cell biologists in general and spermatologists specifically Part 2: Checklist how to setup your microscope perfectly for microscopy in general and four types of microscopy important in Computer Aided Sperm Analysis. In the first blog on Microscopy, [...]
Semen and sperm analyses of Tankwa goats
A unique indigenous breed of South African goat: Semen and sperm analyses of Tankwa goats using SCA 6.2 Tankwa goats in Carnarvon, Northern Cape, South Africa. Tankwa goats are indigenous to South Africa. A genetic study indicated [...]
Microscopy – part 1
Importance of microscopy for cell biologists in general and spermatologists specifically Part 1: Basic and historical aspects: do spermatologists/andrologists use the microscope correctly? This is the first of a three-part series on the importance of microscopy particularly for those who [...]
Personal interview to Prof Gerhard van der Horst
Personal interview to Microptic senior consultant and Blogger, Gerhard van der Horst Before holidays we want to offer you this interesting personal interview to Emeritus Prof Gerhard van der Horst (PhD, PhD) of Department of Medical Biosciences, University of the [...]
IVF including ICSI needs CASA sperm functionality more than ever before!
IVF including ICSI needs CASA sperm functionality more than ever before! This blog comes at an important time in view of the upcoming ESHRE conference in Finland that focuses among many other aspects on infertility, sperm and interventions to overcome [...]
Is African elephant contraception needed?
Is African elephant contraception needed? A major research programme in South Africa showed the value of the Sperm Class Analyzer in evaluating the semen quality of these gentle giants Fig. 1: Duma the African elephant at Addo Elephant Back [...]