Growing evidence shows that the health of offspring of older fathers is at risk. Paternal age of 35 is advanced.Paternal age is the major source of de novo genetic disorders. The rise in offspring with "autism" is expected as paternal age rises. Alzheimer's, schizophrenia,autoimmune disorders are increasing.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
high paternal age carries a risk not only for the fetus but also for surviving children, arising from mutations of paternal origin?
"Our results may, however, have wider implications. If advanced paternal age constitutes a risk for spontaneous abortion and stillbirth, then it is plausible that high paternal age carries a risk not only for the fetus but also for surviving children, arising from mutations of paternal origin."
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