Testis - Specific Gene Involved in Sex Ratio Regulation Discovered by Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology
While many lncRNA genes have been identified, determining their specific purposes remains a challenge.
- While many lncRNA genes have been identified, determining their specific purposes remains a challenge.
- At Professor Chunghee Cho's lab in the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in Korea, a team of scientists has recently discovered a novel lncRNA gene relevant to a crucial topic in life sciences: the regulation of sex ratios for offspring.
- Then, to gain insight into the function of Teshl, the researchers genetically engineered mice that lacked this gene.
- In turn, these genes are important for the correct development of Y-bearing sperm and the proper regulation of certain X chromosome-specific genes.