Pesticides may lower sperm count
Study links pesticides to lower sperm count in rodents, raising concerns for humans.
Why it matters
- Common pesticides may harm male reproductive health.
- Neonics are widely used in agriculture.
By the numbers
- 21 rodent studies reviewed (2005-2025).
- Neonics are the most widely used insecticides globally.
The big picture
- Rodent studies suggest risks to human health from pesticide exposure.
What they're saying
- Doses in studies higher than typical human exposure.
- More research needed on real-world exposure levels.
Caveats
- Studies on rodents, not humans.
- Human exposure levels may differ.
What’s next
- Further research on human health effects.