Age-Related Increase in Genetic Mutations in Men's Sperm
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A study shows that sperm from older men carry more genetic mutations, including potentially harmful ones, which increases the risk of genetic diseases in offspring. The research highlights that mutations accumulate with age and are subject to positive selection, raising concerns about reproductive planning and genetic counseling for older fathers.
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- Older Men's Sperm Carry More Mutations, And They May Turn Harmful ScienceAlert
- Gene variants accumulate in older men’s sperm; and more The Transmitter
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