Major discovery “paves way for male contraceptive pill”

In the Balbach lab, researchers like graduate student Macy Jenks (R) are helping push the boundaries of reproductive metabolism. (Finn Gomez & Paul Henderson via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

A major discovery has paved the way for a male contraceptive pill, say scientists.

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Major discovery “paves way for male contraceptive pill”

Graduate student Nikki Deiro (L) and Balbach run samples at MSU's Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core. (Finn Gomez & Paul Henderson via SWNS)

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Major discovery “paves way for male contraceptive pill”

Using a special microscope, Melanie Balbach (L) and undergrad research assistant Lana Kouatli are able to track the quantities and motility of sperm in a particular sample. (Finn Gomez & Paul Henderson via SWNS)

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