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Exposure to Cannabis Alters the Genetic Profile of Sperm


“There’s something about cannabis use that affects the genetic profile in sperm. We don’t yet know what that means, but the fact that more and more young males of child-bearing age have legal access to cannabis is something we should be thinking about.”
— Scott Kollins, Ph.D.

Whether genetic changes can be reversed or are passed on to children is still unknown. New research from Duke Health suggests men in their child-bearing years should also consider how THC could impact their sperm and possibly the children they conceive during periods when they’ve been using the drug...

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