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The ratio of X- and Y-Bearing sperm in ejaculates of men with three or more children of the same sex
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The ratio of X- and Y-Bearing sperm in ejaculates of men with three or more children of the same sex

J. Irving, A. Bittles, J. Peverall, A. Murch and Phillip Matson
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Vol.16(9), pp.492-494
1999
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Abstract

Purpose: The present study evaluated the proportions of X-bearing and Y-bearing sperm within the semen of donors who were the declared fathers of three or more sons or daughters. Methods: The proportions of sperm were determined using dual-color fluorescence in situ hybridization to identify the X and Y chromosomes. Results: The only difference observed was in semen volume. There was no increase in the proportion of Y-bearing sperm for men with only sons (49.7

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Domestic collaboration
Citation topics
1 Clinical & Life Sciences
1.81 Reproductive Biology
1.81.176 Male Fertility
Web Of Science research areas
Genetics & Heredity
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reproductive Biology
ESI research areas
Clinical Medicine
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