Pathogenic mutations

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  1. Paternal age increases pathogenic mutations in humans (3-5% of sperm).

    “results in 3-5% of sperm from middle-aged to older individuals with a pathogenic mutation across the exome.”

    Humansspermmales

    Sperm sequencing reveals extensive positive selection in the male germline

    Nature8 Oct 2025

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