Researchers at Shinshu University, led by Assistant Professor Kanako Morohaku, have developed a groundbreaking technique for culturing mature oocytes from denuded oocytes. Published on August 21, 2024, in Biology of Reproduction, the study demonstrates a method for producing viable, embryo-forming eggs from denuded oocytes harvested from preantral follicles in mice. This achievement represents a significant advancement in fertility research and holds great potential for addressing key challenges in reproductive science.
A major advancement in fertility research
New method to produce viable eggs from undeveloped oocytes
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