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Within the framework of Kazakhstan’s Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), the study of male reproductive health is one of the key scientific areas. In this regard, an open laboratory class on the subject "Mutational Selection" was held for third-year Genetics students. The class was conducted under the supervision of  Lecturer G.N. Shaltenbay and organized by first-year doctoral student M.Sh. Yermekova from the "8D05104 – Genetics" educational program. The main objective of the session was to provide students with a scientifically grounded understanding of the significance of genetic mutations in the male reproductive system.

Scientific Objective of the Lesson

Male reproductive health has become a pressing area of medical-genetic research in recent years. Environmental factors, mutagenesis processes, and hereditary changes can influence spermatogenesis mechanisms, leading to infertility and an increase in hereditary diseases.

Objective of the Laboratory Session

The primary goal of the class was to examine the impact of genetic mutations on male fertility, identify the causes of mutations, and explore preventive measures.

Key Topics Covered:

• Genetic Mutations and Their Classification:

  • Spontaneous and induced mutations

  • Genomic, chromosomal, and gene mutations

• Effects of Mutations on Male Reproductive Health:

  • Spermatogenesis disorders

  • Chromosomal aberrations and their impact on heredity

  • Genetic basis of infertility

• Prevention of Mutations and Protection of Reproductive Health

Scientific and Practical Significance within SDG-3:

The topics addressed during the laboratory session highlighted several aspects of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being):

• Ensuring early screening of reproductive health through genetic diagnostics

• Preventing hereditary diseases to safeguard the health of future generations

• Analyzing ways to reduce the mutagenic impact of environmental factors

During the laboratory work, students were shown video materials on genetic mutation detection methods and given practical assignments. As a result, they acquired skills in studying the effects of mutations on the male reproductive system and became familiar with relevant analytical techniques.

This laboratory session helped deepen the knowledge of future geneticists in medical genetics, mutagenesis, and reproductive genetics while fostering their scientific thinking skills.