Germ cells in the teleost fish medaka have an inherent feminizing effect
Germ cells in the teleost fish medaka have an inherent feminizing effect
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Germ cells are the only cells that can transfer genetic materials to the next generation via the sperm or egg. However, recent analyses in teleosts revealed another essential role of germ cells: feminizing the gonads. In our study, medaka mutants in which gametogenesis was blocked at specific stages provides the novel view that the feminizing effec...
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Germ cells in the teleost fish medaka have an inherent feminizing effect
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_17630c653c22482c8c878b697d0a5cd5
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_17630c653c22482c8c878b697d0a5cd5
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1553-7404,1553-7390
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1553-7404
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10.1371/journal.pgen.1007259
