Male Birth Control Breakthrough

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVM5YzMh7K/As the search continues for a reliable male contraceptive that can be reverse at will, reproductive biologists at Cornell University have made a significant advancement and published their study results in the Proceedings of the National Academy of. Sciences.The investigators used a compound called JQ1, a so-called bromodomain inhibitor that interferes with the generation of the genetic material necessary for normal sperm production.  Using a mouse model, this therapy effectively shuts down sperm production and fertility in treated animals. After discontinuation of the drug, both returned within 8 months.This method is far from a clinical application.  The research does demonstrate the possibility that men will be able to play a key role in  birth control….someday soon. The references for this report are available on my website.#menshealth #birthcontrol #medicalinnovation #healthnews #sciencenews