Science Quickly
Sperm health may matter more for pregnancy than we realized
Rachel Feltman, Alex Sugiura, Fonda Mwangi, Sarah Elizabeth Richards
Published Aug 26, 2026
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Scientific American's Science Quickly examines new recommendations highlighting sperm DNA damage as an underrecognized contributor to recurrent miscarriage. Rachel Feltman and Sarah Elizabeth Richards discuss why conventional sperm tests can miss pregnancy-relevant problems and how broader assessment could change fertility care.
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