Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A QuickBasic computer model of spermatogenesis.

G C Pogany1

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff 86001.

Computers in Biology and Medicine
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A new QuickBasic program simulates animal spermatogenesis, aiding understanding of sperm production dynamics. Users can input controlling factors and stem cell size for theoretical or real-world sperm yield assessments.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Atomic force microscopy of mammalian sperm chromatin.

Chromosoma·1993
Same author

Morphometric analysis of intact sperm heads and of sperm nuclei in the mouse.

The Anatomical record·1993
Same author

Quantitative fluorometry of abnormal mouse sperm nuclei.

Journal of reproduction and fertility·1992
Same author

Effects of X-irradiation on the kinetics of abnormal sperm production and sperm loss in the mouse.

Journal of reproduction and fertility·1987
Same author

Enhancement of cathepsin B activity in irradiated mouse testes.

Journal of radiation research·1985
Same author

Oxygen consumption in gamma irradiated mouse testes.

Journal of radiation research·1983

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Biology
  • Computational Biology
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, is crucial for animal reproduction.
  • Understanding the dynamics of sperm production is essential for fertility assessments and breeding programs.
  • Existing methods for studying spermatogenesis may be limited in scope or accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a computational tool for simulating spermatogenesis in various animal species.
  • To provide a platform for exploring the influence of different factors on sperm production.
  • To facilitate the assessment of valid sperm yield based on biological parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a simulation program using QuickBasic.
  • Input parameters include controlling factors (CFs) and stem cell population size.
  • Interactive manipulation of parameters for theoretical analysis or implementation of real animal data.

Main Results:

  • The program allows for dynamic simulation of spermatogenesis.
  • It enables the evaluation of theoretical scenarios in sperm production.
  • It facilitates the assessment of sperm yield using empirical data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed QuickBasic program offers a valuable tool for understanding spermatogenesis dynamics.
  • It provides a flexible platform for both theoretical research and practical application in animal breeding.
  • This simulation can aid in optimizing reproductive strategies and fertility management.

Related Experiment Videos