Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are precursor cells of sperm and eggs. The fate decisions of
chicken PGCs in terms of their development, integrity, and sex determination have unique …

Infection by retroviruses and the mobilization of transposable elements cause DNA damage
that can be catastrophic for a cell. If the cell survives, the mutations generated by …

The reproductive physiology and laying performance of laying hens are regulated by the
hypothalamus and pituitary. To understand the mechanism of egg laying regulation, we …

Tian**-monkey Chicken is a locally bred dual-purpose naked neck poultry with high
tolerance to heat stress and poor reproductive ability. We aim to explore breeding-related …

Abstract Background The PIWI/piRNA pathway is a conserved machinery important for germ
cell development and fertility. This piRNA-guided molecular machinery is best known for …

Dietary folate intake, together with changes in its metabolism process, have effects on male
reproduction, sperm epigenetic patterning and offspring outcome. Previous studies have …

Astragalus Polysaccharide (APS), as the main active ingredient of Astragalus
membranaceus, has extensive biological activities related to immune, metabolic, and anti …

Abstract Piwi-like protein 1 (PIWIL1) plays a crucial role in stem cell proliferation,
embryogenesis, growth, and development. We aimed to unravel the function of PIWIL1 and …

Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), which are at the basis of spermatogenesis process, are
valuable cells with different applications in biotechnology and regenerative medicine …

There has been substantial research focused on the roles of microRNAs (miRNAs) and Piwi-
interacting RNAs (piRNAs) derived from mammalian spermatozoa; however, comparatively …