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Study Links Father’s COVID-19 Infection to Children’s Brain Development

A new study from the Florey Institute in Australia suggests that a father’s COVID-19 infection before conception could affect the brain development and emotional behavior of his children. The research, published in Nature Communications, indicates that the virus may cause molecular shifts in sperm that can be passed to future generations. Lead researcher Professor Anthony Hannan explained that while COVID-19 is known for its immediate health effects, the study’s findings reveal possible long-term biological consequences. Conducted in mice, the research highlights how a father’s health before conception could shape his...


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