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A photo of Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman who gave birth to twins.

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According to a new study, common pesticides found in foodstuffs could be causing lower sperm concentrations in men.

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The new AI tool can identify sperm in seconds

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Men and women are equally likely to be infertile, yet less than half of men are aware

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The controversial mitochondrial donation treatment means a third parent contributes around 37 genes to the baby.

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First IVF baby born in UK with DNA from three parents in major trial

The controversial trial of mitochondrial donation treatment has proven a success in the UK, preventing a newborn baby from inheriting defective genes.

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