Shared genetics in humans and roundworms shed light on infertility, Rutgers study finds

(Rutgers University) New Rutgers University research indicates that humans and worms are connected by a common ancestor that lived more than 700 million years ago and shared a gene that is required for sperm to function properly at fertilization. This discovery could lead to more effective infertility treatments and better contraceptives.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news