Briefing Chat: Testosterone and sperm may get a boost from obesity drugs

Nature Podcast

Jun 19, 2026•12 min

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Episode description

Nature staff discuss preliminary data on the effects of GLP-1 drugs on male fertility plus a two-year trial of a brain-computer interface.

00:18 Brain-computer interface makes a life-changing impact

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05:39 The possible benefits of obesity drugs on testosterone

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