Zika virus damages mouse testes and sperm
Zika virus causes permanent damage to the testes of male mice, reducing sperm count and sex hormone levels, according to a study...
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Dr Barbara Kramarz is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme, while completing her PhD at UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology. Barbara then worked for four years as scientific curator at UCL’s Institute of Cardiovascular Science. She is currently working at a branch of Liverpool John Moores University in Doha, Qatar, as a module leader for research dissertations.Zika virus causes permanent damage to the testes of male mice, reducing sperm count and sex hormone levels, according to a study...
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