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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2026 9:14 am
Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 223918.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 223918.htm