Abstract
The histories of progress in the fields of genetics and andrology are rich and include many breakthroughs. The era of genomics, initiated with the completion of the Human Genome Project, is upon us and offers many new tools for better understanding the genetics of male infertility. Genomic breakthroughs give us a better understanding of structural components of DNA, new types of genetic polymorphisms, regulation of gene expression, and the identity of genes involved in male infertility. The advances we have seen in genomics are key to facilitating some of the studies needed to gain a better understanding of the genetics of infertility, but researchers in this field can better maximize resources and tools through focused collaboration on studies of major issues.
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Carrell, D.T. (2007). The Genetics of Male Infertility in the Era of Genomics. In: Carrell, D.T. (eds) The Genetics of Male Infertility. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-176-5_1
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