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Meiotic studies in human semen

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Meiotic studies can be carried out in the spermatogenic cells present in ejaculate. Using this technique, we identified one man with a reciprocal translocation and six oligochiasmatic males among 180 patients studied. The technique is easy and reliable; good-quality figures can be obtained, and meiotic studies can be carried out as often as needed.

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  1. Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Instituto de Biología Fundamental and Fundación Puigvert, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Av. S. Antonio M. Claret 171, Barcelona, Spain

    C. Templado, S. Marina, M. D. Coll & J. Egozcue

  2. Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Instituto de Biología Fundamental and Fundación Puigvert, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Av. S. Antonio M. Claret 171, Barcelona, Spain

    C. Templado, S. Marina, M. D. Coll & J. Egozcue

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Templado, C., Marina, S., Coll, M.D. et al. Meiotic studies in human semen. Hum Genet 53, 335–339 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00287052

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