Age-Related Changes in Sperm DNA May Play a Role in Autism Risk
BUFFALO, NY — January 16, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 17, Issue 12 of Aging-US on December 29, 2025, titled “Age-specific DNA methylation alterations in sperm at imprint control regions may contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring.” The study – selected as our Editors’ Choice for January, 2026 – was led by first authors Eugenia Casella and Jana Depovere, with corresponding author Adelheid Soubry from the University of Leuven. The research shows that a man’s age is linked to specific changes in sperm DNA that may influence early development in…
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