Turning X chromosome “off and on again” critical for oocyte development - EurekAlert

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have found that a carefully orchestrated act of X-chromosome ‘yoyo’ predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg cells. The findings could pave the way for generating ar…

image: Image showing artificial ovary (left), where in vitro-generated female germ cells (magenta) enter meiosis (yellow cells) to become oocytes with the help from supporting cells (cyan). This proc… [+4989 chars]

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