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Reproductive cell separation: A conceptAttempt has been made to separate mammalian male (Y) bearing sperm from female (X) bearing sperm. Both types of sperm are very dependent on gravity for their direction of movement. Proposed concept suggests electrophoretic force of suitable magnitude and direction may be effective means of separating X and Y sperm under zero gravity.
Document ID
19730000198
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Cutaia, A. J.
(Battelle Mem. Inst.)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1973
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-22627
Report Number: MFS-22627
Accession Number
73B10198
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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