Female germ cells entering meiosis in artificial ovary (IMAGE)

Center for Genomic Regulation

Female germ cells entering meiosis in artificial ovary

Caption

Image showing artificial ovary, where in vitro-generated female germ cells (magenta) enter meiosis (yellow cells) to become oocytes with the help from supporting cells (cyan). This process is 4-times more efficient when the X chromosome is correctly turned OFF and ON again during germ cell development.

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Dr. Jacqueline Severino/CRG

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