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Study: Covid Alters Mouse Sperm, Potentially Heightening Offspring Anxiety
A new study reveals that Covid-19 infection alters Sperm in mice, potentially increasing anxiety in their offspring, raising concerns about the long-term impacts of the Coronavirus.
- Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne found that SARS-CoV-2 infection in male Mouse subjects resulted in significant changes to their Sperm.
- The study suggests that alterations in Sperm could lead to heightened levels of Anxiety in offspring, indicating possible transgenerational effects of the Virus.
- Findings from the research highlight the role of Epigenetics in how RNA changes in Sperm can influence brain development and behavior in future generations.
Why It Matters
This research underscores the potential long-lasting effects of the Coronavirus on not just individual health but also on future generations, raising important questions about the implications of viral infections on reproductive health.