Reining in sperm could lead to unisex contraceptive

Biologists at the University of California at Berkeley believe they have discovered the chemical interaction that gives sperm the kick they need to penetrate and fertilize a human egg. The discovery has the potential to be used to create a contraceptive that could work for both men and women, and treat male infertility.

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Category: Health & Wellbeing

Tags:

• Contraception
• Male Contraceptives
• UC Berkeley

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