Scientists discover how a naturally occurring mechanism hampers fertility

A research team led by Yale has discovered how a natural biological process can stop sperm cells from interacting with an egg, thus preventing fertilization. This finding, observed in rodent models, provides a new avenue for scientific research aimed at assisting individuals with fertility challenges and also introduces a new direction for developing contraceptive treatments.

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