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    • Reproductive Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Microfluidics

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    • Infertility affects 1 in 6 reproductive-age couples globally.
    • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF and ICSI are crucial for fertility treatment.
    • Selecting high-quality sperm is vital for ART success and offspring health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the application of microfluidic technologies in sperm research.
    • To highlight the role of microfluidics in improving sperm selection for ART.
    • To explore emerging applications of microfluidics in related fields.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of scientific literature on microfluidic sperm sorting.
    • Analysis of studies focusing on sperm morphology, motility, and DNA integrity.
    • Examination of diverse applications beyond human fertility.

    Main Results:

    • Microfluidic devices enable precise sorting of sperm based on key quality parameters.
    • These technologies enhance sperm selection for IVF and ICSI procedures.
    • Applications extend to wildlife conservation, genomics, and robotics.

    Conclusions:

    • Microfluidics presents a significant advancement in sperm analysis and selection.
    • The technology holds promise for improving ART outcomes and expanding into new research areas.
    • Further development of microfluidic sperm sorting is expected to drive innovation in reproductive science and beyond.