October 2020 PMID 32372478

The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes.

Camilla M Whittington, Christopher R Friesen

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35
Peak: 14 in Aug 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

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What people are saying

The overall posts convey a positive perception of the article's implications, emphasizing its potential medical benefits, such as aiding HIV treatment, and highlighting the biological uniqueness of male pregnancy. The tone varies from scientific interest to excitement, especially in posts mentioning future health applications and evolutionary insights, reflecting both appreciation for the research and recognition of its broader significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, especially with mentions of its potential to help treat HIV, indicating general agreement on its importance.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest in the reproductive biology and potential applications, as evidenced by repeated references to health benefits and scientific insights.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments reflect some depth, with references to the physiological aspects of male pregnancy and its evolutionary implications, though mostly at a summary level.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that this research could have meaningful advancements in medicine and biology, especially highlighted by comments about understanding disease treatment and reproductive strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • Seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons (Syngnathidae) are unique vertebrates where males carry and nurture developing embryos, making them important for research on sexual selection and reproductive strategies.
  • They provide a model to study the physiological and behavioral aspects of male pregnancy, allowing scientists to explore how male incubation differs from female pregnancy and whether they share similar biological pathways.
  • The diversity in reproductive traits within Syngnathidae, along with the various evolutionary origins of male pregnancy, underscores the need for further research to understand the complexities of reproduction and evolution across animal species.

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SciShow
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Some male seahorses are so dedicated to being great dads that they've sacrificed important immune system genes to become pregnant. And oddly enough, studying this phenomenon could help us combat HIV infections. https://t.co/N44nJFGc0R https://t.co/GZbSt9pIV1

Aug 14, 2020 · 32 likes · 3 shares · 113,080 followers View post →
John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:10.1111/brv.12607 #FishSci https://t.co/jOWZRd3AFI

May 14, 2020 · 10 likes · 6 shares · 7,661 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes | Biological Reviews https://t.co/amEqjG852x

May 7, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,043 followers View post →
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@IchsAndHerps · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 8,458 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 4,668 followers View post →
Stephan Braun
@StephanBraun81 · X

Seahorse Pregnancies Could Help us Treat HIV https://t.co/soLVMk3QkK via @YouTube

Aug 16, 2020 · 3,952 followers View post →

All mentions

Male Seahorses and Reproductive Strategies Insights

Many seahorse species have males with full-grown pregnancies. This unique reproductive trait sheds light on sexual selection and biological pathways involved in male incubation, offering valuable insights into fish…

SciShow · Aug 14, 2020 168,011 views
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Jan 2, 2022 · 17 followers View post →
Elise Larsson
@EliseLarsson · X

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Sep 17, 2020 · 238 followers View post →
Stephan Braun
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Andrea J.
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RT @SciShow: Some male seahorses are so dedicated to being great dads that they've sacrificed important immune system genes to become pregn…

Aug 15, 2020 · 3 shares · 129 followers View post →
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Lorraine Ipsum
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RT @SciShow: Some male seahorses are so dedicated to being great dads that they've sacrificed important immune system genes to become pregn…

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RT @SciShow: Some male seahorses are so dedicated to being great dads that they've sacrificed important immune system genes to become pregn…

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Aug 14, 2020 · 720 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Some male seahorses are so dedicated to being great dads that they've sacrificed important immune system genes to become pregnant. And oddly enough, studying this phenomenon could help us combat HIV infections. https://t.co/N44nJFGc0R https://t.co/GZbSt9pIV1

Aug 14, 2020 · 32 likes · 3 shares · 113,080 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
@CharlesIkenna23 · X

Seahorse Pregnancies Could Help us Treat HIV https://t.co/9KFFHsVIoL via @YouTube

Aug 14, 2020 · 3,223 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: Seahorse Pregnancies Could Help us Treat HIV https://t.co/ygniUoKR7f

Aug 14, 2020 · 84 followers View post →
Richard_Carr
@EmuLarge · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,856 followers View post →
Bruno Melo
@brunfmelo · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,122 followers View post →
Jose Anchieta Nunes
@AnchietaNunes · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 532 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 4,668 followers View post →
ASIH
@IchsAndHerps · X

RT @friel: Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:1…

May 14, 2020 · 6 shares · 8,458 followers View post →
John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

Whittington, C.M. and Friesen, C.R. (2020), The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes. Biol Rev. doi:10.1111/brv.12607 #FishSci https://t.co/jOWZRd3AFI

May 14, 2020 · 10 likes · 6 shares · 7,661 followers View post →
Himender Bharti
@adubharti · X

RT @Jente_O: The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes | Biological Reviews https://t.co/amEqjG852x

May 7, 2020 · 1 share · 1,325 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

The evolution and physiology of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes | Biological Reviews https://t.co/amEqjG852x

May 7, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,043 followers View post →
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