Excited to have this published! We identify a subset of microRNAs acquired by sperm from the epididymal epithelium that regulate gene expression in preimplantation embryos > cell.com/cell-reports/fullte…
Huge thanks to @ColinConine for the support and guidance during this project
The 'swollen' phenotype was from epididymal tubule breakdown and cell infiltration and was accompanied by many gene changes. Interestingly, while offspring of germ-free dads didn't show the severe swollen epididymis, they shared many epididymal gene changes.
🔥🔥 A modest increase in temp doesn't affect sperm functionality but does alter sperm small RNAs, embryo dev and gene expression in mice plus more. pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.24…
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@CTamessar from @UON_research @HMRIAustralia paper on the influence of seminal fluid extracellular vesicles (SFEV) on sperm function now published. Here we show that SFEVs deliver cargo to sperm to elicit subtle changes to their function@Repro_Fertility
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Using the 'Reconstituted Chimeric Follicle' (RCF) system, we found that transzonal projections (TZPs) can re-establish within 3 hours! These TZPs, with their gap junctions, assist young granulosa cells in rejuvenating aged oocytes! biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
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