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Sperm DNA: organization, protection and vulnerability: from basic science to clinical applications--a position report

Christopher L R Barratt1, R John Aitken, Lars Björndahl

  • 1Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Maternal and Child Health Science Laboratories, Centre for Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. c.barratt@dundee.ac.uk

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
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This ESHRE workshop focused on sperm DNA damage detection methods and their application in diagnosing and treating male infertility. It also assessed the reliability of these tests in identifying environmental and pharmaceutical impacts on male fertility.

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