Unexpected shifts in cell populations revise understanding of aging process
If you looked at two snapshots of the same maple tree taken in July and December, you'd see a dramatic change from summer's ...
Rewriting Biology Textbooks: Johns Hopkins Scientists Debunk Century-Old Assumption About Brain Cells
Axons in brain cells resemble a string of pearls rather than smooth tubes, according to Johns Hopkins researchers. This ...
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Female-germline specific protein Sakura interacts with Otu and is crucial for germline stem cell renewal and differentiation and oogenesis
This valuable study reports the first characterization of the CG14545 gene in Drosophila melanogaster, which the authors name "Sakura." Acting during germline stem cell fate and differentiation, ...
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Pluripotent stem cells articles from across Nature Portfolio
Pluripotent stem cells are cells that have the capacity to self-renew by dividing and to develop into the three primary germ cell layers of the early embryo and therefore into all cells of the ...
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From Head To Tail: How Cells Give Rise To Our Body Plan
The samples have been stained to highlight important markers for germ layers and the head-to-tail body ... embryo break ...
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Your loofah is a hotspot for germs, but don't just ditch it
A loofah removes dead skin cells, leaving skin smoother and softer Its porous structure can trap bacteria, mold, and mildew in humid conditions Germs on loofahs can cause various skin issues For many ...
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In vitro technology successfully produces viable, embryo-forming egg cells from underdeveloped oocytes
Morohaku says, "Ex vivo egg production is required for livestock and endangered animals for efficient use of genetic resources, breeding, creating animal models to understand how germ cells ...