Sperm RNA Clock Reveals Mid-Life Aging Cliff Linked to Child Health
TL;DR
A new EMBO Journal study reports a mid-life, abrupt shift in sperm RNA—an “aging cliff”—that could influence what fathers pass to their offspring, offering a mechanism beyond DNA mutations that may help explain increased risks of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in children of older dads and supporting aging-related cautions in assisted reproduction.
- Hidden Aging Cliff in Sperm Related to RNA Could Explain Health Risks in Children of Older Dads ZME Science
- Sperm RNAs help explain how a father's health influences offspring Medical Xpress
- How the Environment Changes Sperm to Have an Effect on Offspring Labroots
- Tiny RNA molecules in sperm can have big impact on health of babies Phys.org
- Father’s health before conception can influence offspring biology Earth.com
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