Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene conceives nearly 200 kids

A sperm donor who unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe, leading to multiple childhood illnesses and early deaths.

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The World from PRXLean Left· 292d ago

The implications of a sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-causing gene

The World from PRXLean Left· 292d ago

The implications of a sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-causing gene

The World from PRXLean Left· 292d ago

The implications of sperm donors carrying cancer-causing genes

CNNLean Left· 293d ago· ran in 2 outlets

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

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Science AlertCenter· 292d ago

Sperm Donor With Rare Cancer-Risk Gene Fathers Nearly 200 Children

CBS NewsCenter· 293d ago

Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathered nearly 200 children across Europe, investigation finds

East Idaho NewsCenter· 293d ago· ran in 2 outlets

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died.

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New York PostLean Right· 292d ago

Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene conceives nearly 200 kids

Fox NewsRight· 292d ago

Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene fathers nearly 200 kids, families blindsided

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 293d ago

Sperm bank sold man's cancer-linked genes across Europe

GizmodoLeft· 293d ago

Sperm Donor With a Cancer-Causing Gene Fathered at Least 197 Kids

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