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Small RNAs In Bull Fertility

South Dakota State University

Michael Gonda, Associate Professor of Animal Science at South Dakota State University, is seeking to understand biological differences between bulls with high and low fertility.  It appears that certain molecules called "small RNAs" can be linked to differences in male fertility.  Evidence suggests that small RNAs are involved in spermatogenesis.  Gonda's lab has begun to identify small RNA molecules that are associated with male fertility.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.