Schistosoma mansoni: control of female fertility by the male

We have established an in vitro culture system for adult schistosomes that allows monitoring gene expression for up to more than ten days. Comparing female worms that are paired with those that have been separated, we find distinct differences, clearly documenting an influence of the male in female...

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Main Authors: Werner Kunz, Lutz Gohr, Christoph Grevelding, Peter Schüssler, Gabriele Sommer, Marion Menrath, Anja Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1995-04-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761995000200010