Tainted X Chromosome from Mom Causing Male Infertility! 🧬

Hey friends! Here's some exciting and important news from the world of science! The scientists at Hyderabad's CCMB have discovered that a defective gene from mothers might be causing male infertility. 🤯

Researchers from CCMB and other institutes found that this defective gene is on the X chromosome, which men inherit from their mothers. This gene, named TEX13B, is linked to low sperm count and other sperm-related issues in men. 🧬

The Big Discovery

Every seven couples in the world face infertility issues, with half of these cases due to male factors. Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to compare genes of infertile men with those of healthy men. They discovered that the X chromosome in infertile men has a defective gene called TEX13B. Another gene was also found to be more prevalent in these men.

What This Means

This groundbreaking discovery can help develop new treatments and interventions for male infertility. Understanding the genetic basis of infertility can lead to better diagnosis and potentially even gene therapy in the future! 🌟