Researcher discovers mechanisms and epigenetic markers with implications for diseases ranging from cancers to infertility

A researcher uncovered new mechanisms that dictate the development of germline stem cells. Mechanisms were found to be associated with genes responsible for cancers and viral infections among other major diseases. Markers used to identify male germ cells were discovered, exploring how environmental factors or epigenetics affect these cells and providing significant insight into treatments for male infertility. Findings set the stage for chickens as a more prominent model organism for stem cell research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I09NEf