So the substance isn't a possible treatment for cancer because of neurological side effects... and their next step is "let's sell it to guys who aren't able to use condoms"?

[–] monotremata@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 weeks ago

I think the idea is that this particular drug isn't suitable as birth control, but having identified that this mechanism/biological pathway can work for birth control, they can look for a less toxic compound to achieve the same effect.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 7 points 2 weeks ago

sounds that way to me. I think the thing like always is the title. its something they noticed and now a track to find something that does a similar type of mechanism without the bad side effects.