Breakthrough into cause of male infertility
Scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility. This breakthrough in
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Scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility. This breakthrough in
New Genetic Link to Male Infertility Identified by Hannah Joy on April 5, 2021 at 10:18 PM Men who have the unstable Y chromosome are at higher risk of genomic rearrangements, which affect the sperm production process (spermatogenesis). This, in turn, makes men nine times more likely to have fertility issues, reveals a new study published in eLife. Molecular diagnostics of this genetic variant could help identify those at higher risk in their early adulthood, giving them the chance to make decisions about future family planning early on. Currently, the exact cause of infe...