Current sperm processing methods used in assisted reproductive technologies can
cause damage to the sperm cell. New ways that mimic the natural guidance mechanisms
present in the female genital tract may offer ways to sort sperm with better fertility
parameters. Sperm that respond to these cues may have better over sperm health. Human
sperm exhibit positive rheotaxis by orienting and swimming against the fluid released by
the female genital tract. At certain flow rates sperm can actively orient and swim against
the flow. Sperm retrieved that exhibit positive rheotaxis have higher motility and better
morphology than the original semen sample. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_38048 |
| Contributors | Rappa, Kari (author), Asghar, Waseem (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 47 p., application/pdf |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder., http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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