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European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Coverage of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in the Nexus archive.
- How air pollution may affect fertility
A study in the Human Reproduction journal found that exposure to outdoor air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide during sperm development may alter DNA methylation in sperm, potentially affecting fertility and offspring health. Researchers identified 39 methylation changes linked to pollutants, including the gene GNAS associated with embryonic development.