New work from UC Davis and the University of Utah shows how the 3D structure of DNA inside a germ cell commits it to develop into a sperm cell. The discovery could improve understanding of fertility ...

Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA can be passed down to future generations and are important for how we ...

Primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of sperm and eggs, are generated during early embryo development. However, the genes involved in PGC specification in rats are not well understood. In this ...

Teratomas are embryonal tumors that arise in the germ cells and contain different types of tissues, including bone, teeth, hair, and muscle. 1 Scientists have classified teratomas as a rare type of ...

What is mediastinal seminoma? What this rare chest cancer means and how treatment works with high survival rates.

Multicenter analysis of high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) regimens for recurrent germ cell tumors (GCTs). 1 year RFS and OS by IPFSG score.