Researchers 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 artificial oocytes in the laboratory, helping researchers study the causes and treatments of infertility disorders and test the impact of drugs and chemicals on women’s reproduction.
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Source: ScienceDaily