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Osaka University Group Creates 'Mini-Testicles' from Mouse ES Cells in World First
A research group including Osaka University has announced the world's first successful creation of 'mini-testicles' from male mouse ES cells, which can differentiate into various body cells. These mini-testicles replicate the structure and function of actual testicles, and researchers hope this breakthrough will help clarify the causes of infertility.
26 Feb, 19:59 — 27 Feb, 07:30
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Japanese researchers create mouse testicular organoids in vitro
Two of the researchers were also the first to create ovarian organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells, in 2021.
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マウスのES細胞から「ミニ精巣」作製 世界初成功 大阪大学など
体のさまざまな細胞に変化できるオスのマウスのES細胞から精巣の構造や機能を再現した「ミニ精巣」を作製することに世界で初めて成功したと大阪大学などのグループが発表しました。グループは不妊の原因解明などにつながるとしています。
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