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Sperm DNA Packaging Protein Offers Clues to Infertility and IVF Outcomes

Sperm DNA Packaging Protein Offers Clues to Infertility and IVF Outcomes

Research highlights how improper folding of paternal DNA in sperm, governed by a DNA-organizing protein, can contribute to male infertility beyond detectable gene mutations. Such mispackaging may also affect embryo development and a child’s long-term health, informing diagnostics and IVF approaches.

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A DNA-organizing protein offers new insight into infertility, IVF and generational health