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Unexplained male infertility: discovery study for novel genes implicated in reproductive success
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Every 10th man is affected by infertility. Over half of these cases remain unexplained, hindering optimal counselling and management of couples seeking for medical assistance to achieve parenthood. It is hypothesized that a substantial fraction of involuntary childlessness is caused by unknown genetic factors. This ambitious postdoctoral research project aims at hypothesis-free discovery of novel genetic aetiologies of impaired male gonadal development and function. Its is built on the whole exome and genome sequencing (WGS) data generated for over 1,000 ESTonian ANDrology (ESTAND) cohort participants. The outcomes will be significant to individual patients, reproductive medicine, and overall society worldwide.
Profile of the supervisor Maris Laan, Professor in Human Genetics
Contact Maris Laan - maris.laan@ut.ee
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