Mercury exposure and male fertility: Studying the impact of environmental bioaccumulation on semen quality

Our recent paper, “Mercury exposure and male fertility: Studying the impact of environmental bioaccumulation on semen quality”, explores how environmental mercury exposure may affect male reproductive health.

The study examines the biological mechanisms of mercury bioaccumulation and its potential influence on semen parameters, highlighting the broader implications of environmental contaminants on human fertility.

This work contributes to the growing body of evidence linking heavy metal exposure to reproductive outcomes, reinforcing the importance of monitoring and mitigating environmental risks to public health.

Authored by Magda Carvalho Henriques, Joana Santiago, António Patrício, Maria Teresa Herdeiro, Susana Loureiro, and Margarida Fardilha, the study reflects a collaborative effort between research groups in biomedical and environmental sciences.

The article is open access until 2 December – read it here: https://lnkd.in/dn29JVvq