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A molecular switch that “supercharges” sperm could inspire new safe methods of contraception—including a non-hormonal male birth control pill—and improved infertility treatments. This is the discovery ...

Controversy and confusion have shrouded hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—which involves using estrogen to help alleviate ...