Laptops reduce male fertility say researchers

According to researchers in Argentina, man's supposed new best friend, the innocuous laptop, could seriously affect male fertility.

In simulated tests, the sperm of 33 volunteer were all negatively affected. The mobility of the semen diminished and the breakdown of its DNA increased.

While tests have yet to be conducted on female subjects, the discovery suggests the devices potentially reduces a man's fertility and increases the danger of genetic deformities in children who are born.

Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Buenos Aires.

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[teawead]

This is good news. Millions of fools won't get the chance to be daddies.

[VictimOfBoredom]

In an age where contraception is a billion dollar industry, why would any normal guy be concerned about this? -_-

[helix4811]

@Daydream2142

Okay, I see your point, but look at it practically. Everything we do emits radiation, from our cellphones to our microwaves and stoves. Hell, even our sofas emit radiation, why haven't those things affected us? Surely have all those things in one area would basically neuter us males. Humanity should be declining in population, yet it is set to grow to 10 billion by 2030 and those are conservative figures set by the UN.

[effrin999]

who the hell puts their machine on thier lap?..i believe it. anything that emits signals is bad 4 u

[FlankerVT]

Shit, I'm stopping that right now!

[Urhoboman5]

This is kinda old. I've heard about wifi in cellphones, lap tops, computers etc. damaging fertility and causing brain tumors at least fiver years ago. :-/

[truckseason]

WELL_))))). as a Medical Doctor I can say that investigations was NOT MEANINGFUL because shoul be made BIOPSY of testis to prove it!. LEts give an Apple to make it on their workers......

[SSTTEEAALLTTHH]

Wow, old fucking news. We've suspected this for years.

[Daydream2142]

@helix4811 I don't know, man. I rather listen to the researchers than some dude who talks like a complete ignorant... with two kids..

[ThePayola123]

Another New and Wonderful Birth Control Method. I'm sure the effects are similar in Women. Pregnant women should take all precautions necessary.