Realtime imaging shows the differentiation of cells in the formation of the female gamete (IMAGE)

Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University

Realtime imaging shows the differentiation of cells in the formation of the female gamete

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Development of the female gamete was observed over 20 hours, clearly showing the division of the nuclei and formation of the egg, central and synergid cells.

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Issey Takahashi

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