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Female ageing affects the DNA repair capacity of oocytes in IVF using a controlled model of sperm DNA damage in mice
30 Dec 2019
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STUDY QUESTION: Does female ageing have a negative effect on the DNA repair capacity of oocytes fertilised by spermatozoa with controlled levels of DNA damage? SUMMARY ANSWER: Compared to oocytes from younger females, oocytes from older females have a reduced capacity to repair damaged DNA introduced by spermatozoa. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: The reproductive lifespan in women declines with age predominantly due to...
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