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Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

ELIFE Screening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help fertility specialists prevent them from being passed on to offspring, shows a preliminary study published in eLife. The results suggest a potential tool to help improve fertility treatment outcomes.  New harmful disease-causing mutations can arise in sperm, and fathers may inadvertently pass...