[ad_1] One study found that the number of men who smoked at the time of their partner's pregnancy is 50% less than that of their peers. The study conducted by researchers from …
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[ad_1] A piece of high school genetics, used for many types of genetic testing, presents exceptions. Although mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is normally received from the mother, three families have been identified and …
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[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Studies have repeatedly linked maternal smoking during pregnancy with reduced sperm count in male children. A team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden discovered that, regardless …
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[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Overweight and obesity often continue for generations in families. The links can be genetic, but are also related to family relationships and lifestyle habits. "Parents have a …
Read More »Babies born to older fathers may have a higher risk of health problems
[ad_1] Women constantly remember their biological clocks and the risks of having children later in life – both in terms of maternal and child health and the ability to conceive a baby. …
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