Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows
A large-scale study of over 2,000 men has linked exposure to common air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide to epigenetic changes in sperm DNA. These findings suggest that environmental factors may negatively impact male fertility by altering gene expression during sperm development.
Changes in gene expression have the potential to impact men’s fertility./iStockphoto Changes in gene expression have the potential to impact men’s fertility./iStockphoto Genetics Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants
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