Gonadal sex differentiation: Supporting versus steroidogenic cell lineage specification in mammals and birds
The gonads of vertebrate embryos are unique among organs because they have a
developmental choice; ovary or testis formation. Given the importance of proper gonad …
developmental choice; ovary or testis formation. Given the importance of proper gonad …
Insights into gonadal sex differentiation provided by single-cell transcriptomics in the chicken embryo
MA Estermann, S Williams, CE Hirst, ZY Roly… - Cell reports, 2020 - cell.com
Although the genetic triggers for gonadal sex differentiation vary across species, the cell
biology of gonadal development was long thought to be largely conserved. Here, we present …
biology of gonadal development was long thought to be largely conserved. Here, we present …
Developmental gene expression differences between humans and mammalian models
Identifying the molecular programs underlying human organ development and how they
differ from model species is key for understanding human health and disease …
differ from model species is key for understanding human health and disease …
Oestrogen in the chick embryo can induce chromosomally male ZZ left gonad epithelial cells to form an ovarian cortex that can support oogenesis
S Guioli, D Zhao, S Nandi, M Clinton… - …, 2020 - journals.biologists.com
In chickens, the embryonic ovary differentiates into two distinct domains before meiosis: a
steroidogenic core (the female medulla), overlain by the germ cell niche (the cortex). The …
steroidogenic core (the female medulla), overlain by the germ cell niche (the cortex). The …
A phylogenetic comparative analysis on the evolution of sequential hermaphroditism in seabreams (Teleostei: Sparidae)
The Sparids are an ideal group of fishes in which to study the evolution of sexual systems
since they exhibit a great sexual diversity, from gonochorism (separate sexes) to …
since they exhibit a great sexual diversity, from gonochorism (separate sexes) to …
Why isn't sex optional? Stem-cell competition, loss of regenerative capacity, and cancer in metazoan evolution
Animals that can reproduce vegetatively by fission or budding and also sexually via
specialized gametes are found in all five primary animal lineages (Bilateria, Cnidaria …
specialized gametes are found in all five primary animal lineages (Bilateria, Cnidaria …
A suggested bisphenol A metabolite (MBP) interfered with reproductive organ development in the chicken embryo while a human-relevant mixture of phthalate …
A Mentor, CG Bornehag, M Jönsson… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalate diesters are ubiquitous environmental contaminants. While
these compounds have been reported as reproductive toxicants, their effects may partially …
these compounds have been reported as reproductive toxicants, their effects may partially …
Germline complementation in sheep
Z McLean - 2020 - researchspace.auckland.ac.nz
Controlling the male germline through natural mating and artificial insemination drives
genetic improvement in sheep and cattle, respectively. Multiplication of the best male …
genetic improvement in sheep and cattle, respectively. Multiplication of the best male …
Cystic proliferation of embryonic germ stem cells is necessary to reproductive success and normal mating behavior in medaka
The production of an adequate number of gametes in both sexes is necessary for normal
reproduction, for which the regulation of proliferation from early gonadal development to …
reproduction, for which the regulation of proliferation from early gonadal development to …
Inter-organ control of gut sexual dimorphism by steroid hormone signaling in Drosophila
SMH Ahmed - 2020 - archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de
Suggestive evidence points that exogenous exposure to steroid hormones has detrimental
consequences that are not well explored specifically in the gut, where nutrient uptake …
consequences that are not well explored specifically in the gut, where nutrient uptake …