The growth and the onset of meiotic maturation of the mammalian oocyte are controlled by bidirectional interactions between the oocyte and the surrounding somatic cells. Junctional complexes and ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Cytoplasmic streaming is the persistent circulation of the fluid contents of large eukaryotic cells, driven by the action of molecular motors moving along cytoskeletal filaments, entraining fluid.

Circadian rhythms are endogenous oscillations widely present in living organisms, typically following approximately 24-hour cyclic regulation. These rhythms govern various physiological processes ...

When the female germline develops, oocyte growth is accompanied by many changes in gene expression, however, the regulatory networks that control this process have not been determined. Now, a group of ...

Declining female fertility is a health issue that has received broad global attention. Oocyte quality is the key limiting factor of female fertility, and factors affecting oocyte quality involve the ...