How Health Affects Sperm

The video discusses the storage capacity of sperm cells, which contain both genetic and epigenetic information. It explains how epigenetic markers influence gene expression and cell differentiation. A study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that sperm from lean and obese men have different epigenetic markers, particularly in gene regions related to appetite control. The study also highlights the role of small RNA as epigenetic markers. The video concludes with health recommendations for prospective fathers, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle on epigenetic markers.

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