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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Science
Tory Shepherd

REVEALED: Sperm get lost in space australian research into microgravity impacts suggests | Rare Historical Photos

Sperm
An Adelaide University study has found the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity. Photograph: Sperm and Embryo Biology Laboratory, Adelaide University

Sperm in space are likely to get disoriented and lost while struggling to find their way to an egg, a new study has found.

When exposed to microgravity in experiments, sperm tumble around like an untethered astronaut, according to Adelaide University researchers.

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