The black box at the beginning of life

The black box at the beginning of life
Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2015 - Life begins with an egg and a sperm: that much is clear. But how do these "germ cells" form, and how do they pass genetic traits from one generation to the next? Researchers working at Kyoto University have created a lab-based human germ cell development model that should shed light on these basic questions. The hope is that their accomplishment may lead to a molecular-level understanding ... more

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