P-bodies are cytoplasmic condensates that accumulate low-translation mRNAs for
temporary storage before translation or degradation. P-bodies have been best characterized …

The differentiation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) occurs during early embryonic
development and is critical for the survival and fitness of sexually reproducing species. Here …

Zebrafish are an established research organism that has made many contributions to our
understanding of vertebrate tissue and organ development, yet there are still significant …

Keratoconus is characterised by reduced rigidity of the cornea with distortion and focal
thinning that causes blurred vision, however, the pathogenetic mechanisms are unknown. It …

Ovarian development is a complex process controlled by precise coordination of multiple
factors. The targeted gene knockout technique is a powerful tool to study the functions of …

Abstract miR-127 is downregulated in breast cancer, where it has been shown to suppress
the proliferation, migration, and invasion of breast cancer cells. In triple-negative breast …

The increasing frequency of general and particularly male cancer coupled with the reduction
in male fertility seen worldwide motivated us to seek a potential evolutionary link between …

In animals, stem cell populations of varying potency facilitate regeneration and tissue
homeostasis. Notably, germline stem cells in both vertebrates and invertebrates express …

The regulation of mRNA translation, both globally and at the level of individual transcripts,
plays a central role in the development and function of germ cells across species. Genetic …

Rhodnius prolixus is a Triatominae insect species and a primary vector of Chagas disease.
The genome of R. prolixus has been recently sequenced and partially assembled, but few …