August 31, 2026 · Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deag130

A Western-style diet exacerbates male infertility in M1ap knockout mice

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The authors investigate how the loss of M1AP function, a genetic cause of male infertility, interacts with a Western-style diet to affect male fertility and sperm quality in mice. They find that both factors independently lead to subfertility, but their combination significantly worsens sperm motility, morphology, and overall fertility outcomes. This study underscores the importance of considering both genetic and lifestyle factors in understanding male infertility and suggests potential lifestyle interventions for affected individuals.

Brendan J Houston, Joseph Nguyen, Nadja Rotte, Frank Tüttelmann, Corinna Friedrich, D Jo Merriner, Anne E O'Connor, Moira K O'Bryan, Jessica E M Dunleavy

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