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Researchers found SARS-CoV-2 GU-rich RNA triggered inflammation in young mice that damaged the blood-testis barrier, disrupted sperm development and altered metabolism in their offspring.
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Prepubertal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 single-stranded RNA disrupts spermatogenesis and causes intergenerational effects in mice
Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread morbidity and mortality worldwide, with emerging evidence documenting transient reproductive impairme