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Center for Genomic Regulation

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Live cell imaging of human follicle, showing granulosa cells on the outer layer, which support the oocyte, contained within. The activity of reactive oxygen species is shown in red. The researchers observed ROS activity in the granulosa cells but it is virtually absent in the oocyte.

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Aida Rodriguez/Nature

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