In conclusion, our studies indicate that both male germ line stem cells and the supporting environment can retain full functional capability for long periods of time in the absence of normal ...

Gene mutations associated with cancer can be passed on through the germ line (i.e., inherited from one's parents), or they can be acquired through somatic mutations. It takes time for a cell to ...

Where the law takes issue however, are any changes to “germ line” cells — those that could pass on edits to a future human. Namely, eggs or sperm. Recently, Canadian researchers, working ...

"We discovered that when mouse germ cells aren't properly connected to each other by intercellular bridges—links between cells that allow for communication and exchange of resources—they are ...