Two distinct mechanisms lead to either oocyte or spermatocyte decrease in C. elegans after whole developmental exposure to gamma-rays
E. Dufourcq Sekatcheff, C. Godon, A. Bailly, L. Quevarec, V. Camilleri, S. Galas, S. Frelon
This study shows that gamma-ray exposure in C. elegans leads to distinct mechanisms causing oocyte and spermatocyte decrease, with apoptosis affecting oocytes and a separate mechanism affecting spermatocytes.
bioRxiv · Apr 26, 2023Pharmacology & Toxicology