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jan 1, 1839 - First microscopic detection of sperm.

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Antony van Leeuwenhoek first observed and identified sperm cells in the 17th century, the use of sperm analysis in forensics science remained error-prone, with numerous techniques being practiced and no standard criteria for acceptance or rejection of findings.

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jan 1, 1839
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~ 187 years ago