Symmetric Division of Male Germline Stem Cells (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Symmetric Division of Male Germline Stem Cells

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This shows the symmetric division of male germline stem cells (GSCs) in a Drosophila testis. Male germ line cells at the tip of Drosophila testes (bright green) are undergoing a symmetric division. Both daughter cells are in contact with hub cells (red).

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Image: Courtesy of Dr. Catherine McLeod, Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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