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Science News for October 6, 2012


Fertility discovery a sperm's tail

Researchers have discovered a key protein, RABL2, that affects sperm tail length and motility, potentially leading to new avenues for male infertility treatment. A mutation in this protein can result in significantly shorter sperm tails and decreased production.

SourceMonash University·JournalPLOS Genetics·DateOct 6, 2012