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Sex-Sorting mammalian sperm: concept to application in animals.
1XY Inc, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. dgarner@xyinc.com
Journal of Andrology
|July 14, 2001
Summary
Sperm sexing technology, developed over 20 years ago, has now been commercialized, enabling the production of offspring with 85-95% accuracy. This advancement is revolutionizing animal breeding worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Animal Science
- Reproductive Physiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Sperm sexing technology allows for the production of offspring with 85-95% accuracy.
- Commercial sale of sexed bovine sperm began in the UK in 2000, signaling global market potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the commercialization of sperm sexing technology.
- To highlight the scientific and technological advancements enabling this commercialization.
Main Methods:
- Flow cytometry for sperm sorting.
- Advances in computer science, biophysics, cell biology, and reproductive physiology.
Main Results:
- Accurate determination of X and Y sperm proportions developed.
- Commercialization of sexed sperm is now a reality.
Conclusions:
- Sperm sexing technology is poised for global commercialization in major animal producing countries.
- Collaborative efforts of numerous scientists and institutions were crucial for this breakthrough.