However, we didn't know the precise location of those defects. Now we know the precise location of one of those mutations. If a man is missing just one gene, or if just one gene is defective, he may have low numbers of sperm in his semen. That's the ultimate goal. This is the first time a specific mutation has been identified.
Scientists believe there are several other mutations that play a role in infertility.
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