Science Alert · 3 Nov 2026
Scientists Discover a Potential Driver of Aging in The Testicles
The ovaries aren't the only sex organs with a biological clock. Testicles also show signs of aging – with altered hormone levels, DNA damage, and reduced sperm function over time. Yet despite their importance to human reproduction, it's not yet fully understood why testicles age, or what makes their biological clock tick. Researchers in China have recently discovered a molecule that may speed up the aging process.
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