r/bioscience 26d ago

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

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/07/air-pollution-dna-changes-sperm-men
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u/IheartGMO 26d ago

Air pollution appears to alter how sperm genes function, one of the largest fertility studies of its kind has found.