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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Africa's sperm donor industry 'lacks vital safeguards,' fertility experts warn

Poor regulation and lack of transparency in Africa's fertility industry leave sperm donors and recipients vulnerable to exploitation and unethical practices, including relatives unwittingly having children together, fertility ...

Feb 17, 2025

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Genetics

Study suggests that having common ancestors can jeopardize fertility for generations

When it comes to the architecture of the human genome, it's only a matter of time before harmful genes—genes that could compromise future generations—arise in a population. These mutations accumulate in the gene pool, ...

Oct 25, 2023

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Genetics

Research explores impact of parental relatedness on type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

A new study finds that consanguinity—unions between close relatives—may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Sep 26, 2023

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Genetic Phenomena: News and Research on Breeding

Africa's sperm donor industry 'lacks vital safeguards,' fertility experts warn

Study suggests that having common ancestors can jeopardize fertility for generations

Research explores impact of parental relatedness on type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

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