“Digital Holographic Microscopy” technique:

♤ This new technique has been used to develop first ever 3D film of a living sperm.

♤ The new technique gives morphology( form and structure) and motility ( ability to move spontaneously and actively) data on sperm.

♤ The knowledge about sperm’s form and structure can be used to detect potential infertility-causing anomalies, such as the “bent tail” that prevents the cells from swimming straight. This can possibly that can help doctors to select most viable sperm to improve odds during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

♤ Also data on motility is a key indicator of success of IVF technique.