Discovery of sperm gene may lead to male birth control, scientists say

CBS News: Scottish scientists say they have discovered a gene essential for sperm development. The discovery could lead to male birth control.

“If we can find a way to target this gene in the testes, we could potentially develop a non-hormonal contraceptive,” study author Dr. Lee Smith, a reader in genetic endocrinology at the Medical Research Council Center for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said in a news release.

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    I mean.. I’m really curious from my practical biologist’s perspective..if that gene is essential for the development of...
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    Woot! Woot! Free women from their drug dependency and give men some responsibility!
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