Scientists have produced gene-edited animals they say could serve as “super dads” or “surrogate sires.” The BBC reports: The pigs, goats, cattle and mice make sperm carrying the genetic material of donor animals. The researchers used a hi-tech gene editing tool to knock out a male fertility gene in animal embryos. The animals were born sterile, but began producing sperm after…
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Pandemic childcare is way more stressful for moms than dads
Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality. Source: https://www.livescience.com/pandemic-work-from-home.html
Emperor penguins are good dads
On this Father’s day, a special shout-out to one of the most exceptional dads in nature, emperor penguins. They endure the harshest winter conditions on Earth for their offspring. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/male-penguin-eggs…
Do dads matter? Anna Machin on the fascinating science of fatherhood
At New Scientist Live next month, evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin will explain why dads are important for protecting children’s mental health Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2216105-do-dads-matter-anna-machin-on-the-fascinating-science-of-fatherhood/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…