Posts published in August 2018

Genomic integrity in the male germ line: evidence in support of the disposable soma hypothesis The Big Blue Select-cII selection system has been employed along…

CFTR is required for the migration of primordial germ cells during zebrafish early embryogenesis Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene affect…

Expression of atresia biomarkers in granulosa cells after ovarian stimulation in heifers The use of younger gamete donors in dairy cattle genetic selection programs significantly…

Activated-farnesoid X receptor (FXR) expressed in human sperm alters its fertilising ability The farnesoid X receptor alpha (FXR) is a bile acid sensor activated by…

NLRP3 in somatic non-immune cells of rodent and primate testes NLRP3 is part of the NLRP3 inflammasome and a global sensor of cellular damage. It…

IRF5 is increased in labouring myometrium and regulates pro-labour mediators Preterm birth continues to be the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidities that can…

Regulation of GnRH pulsatility in ewes Early work in ewes provided a wealth of information on the physiological regulation of pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion…

Blastocyst-induced changes in the bovine endometrial transcriptome The objectives of this study were (i) to determine whether blastocyst-induced responses in endometrial explants were detectable after…

Effects of micronutrients on placental function: evidence from clinical studies to animal models Micronutrient deficiencies are common in pregnant women due to low dietary intake…

SPEN protein expression and interactions with chromatin in mouse testicular cells SPEN (spen family transcription repressor) is a nucleic acid-binding protein putatively involved in repression…