Rapid Mutations in Aging Sperm Surprise Scientists

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Rapid Mutations in Aging Sperm Surprise Scientists
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New research shows that harmful genetic mutations in sperm increase with age and are actively favored during sperm production, raising genetic risks for offspring as men grow older, with some mutations linked to serious diseases and cancer, and evidence of natural selection within the testes influencing mutation rates.

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