Sperm gene discovery may lead to male birth control, scientists say

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Sperm gene discovery may lead to male birth control, scientists say - HealthPop - CBS News

Oh, please. Please, please, please-please.

Please.

(CBS News) A male birth control pill might not be so far-fetched, now that Scottish scientists have uncovered a key gene essential for sperm development.

The gene - called Katnal1 - is critical for sperm production because it enables sperm to mature in the testes. Thus, if scientists can somehow regulate this gene with a pill, sperm production will be stalled.

"If we can find a way to target this gene in the testes, we could potentially develop a non-hormonal contraceptive," study author Dr. Lee Smith, a reader in genetic endocrinology at the Medical Research Council Center for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said in a news release.
 
Yes. And I hope they don't do that stupid-ass "Oh, I'M sorry: We have to test it for the rest of your natural life."

They probably will, if they have a male birth control pill college kids will be popping those like candy before they go out during the weekend, unwanted pregnancies will totally plummet.
 
Imagine a world without unwanted children.

This would mean true equality
 
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Yes. And I hope they don't do that stupid-ass "Oh, I'M sorry: We have to test it for the rest of your natural life."

They probably will, if they have a male birth control pill college kids will be popping those like candy before they go out during the weekend, unwanted pregnancies will totally plummet.

I think perhaps the opposite would happen.
 
i dont think i would trust a man with birth control......sorry



Bingo.

That's exactly my point. You are currently talking to two females who are vigilant. What percentage of sexually-active women are making a conscious effort to avoid pregnancy? Why should it all be up to her to make sure this doesn't happen, especially if her approach is haphazard at best.
 

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