In roundworms, fats tip the scales of fertility

(University of Colorado at Boulder) Two University of Colorado Boulder scientists have discovered how fat levels in a tiny soil-dwelling roundworm (C. elegans) can tip the balance between whether the worm makes eggs or sperm. Although the researchers discovered this phenomenon in worms, the research could have implications for future studies into human fertility and reproductive development.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news