It’s a commonly held belief: Sperm cells are like runners in an epic race, competing against each other for access to the coveted egg at the finish line. The egg, in turn, waits patiently for the winning sperm to pierce its outer membrane, triggering fertilization. This narrative of racing sperm and waiting eggs has persisted through time — and yet, …
Read More »The choice of sperm is ‘entirely up to the egg’ — so why does the myth of ‘racing sperm’ persist?
