November 2nd, 2009
When it comes to babies, Dad’s age matters too
Any woman who’s considered having children knows that age isn’t on her side. Growing older not only makes it harder to have a baby, but also raises the risk that a baby might be born with a genetic disorder. Now, as it turns out, it’s becoming more clear that a father’s age matters as well.
Researchers have been trying to discover why older fathers, usually men in their 50s or above, are more likely to have children with certain genetic disorders. Now, a team of researchers have found a possible reason — Read more »
