Measuring free radicals with relaxometry in human semen

Measuring free radicals with relaxometry: Pioneering steps for measurements in human semen

Diamond and Related Materials (2023)

This article explores using T1 relaxometry, a quantum sensing technique with fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs), to detect free radicals in human semen. This approach aims to provide insights into unexplained male infertility by allowing real-time, nanoscale detection of free radical generation. The method's potential diagnostic applications could include evaluating the effects of therapeutic interventions and lifestyle changes on male reproductive health. However, no significant correlation was found between free radical levels and sperm concentration or motility, indicating further research is needed to refine this technique as a diagnostic tool for male infertility.