testis
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Instead, a subtle form of natural selection within the testes appears to give certain mutations a reproductive advantage, allowing them to become more common during sperm formation.
From Science Daily
If a human embryo has XY chromosomes the SRY gene leads to the formation of testes, which then produce hormones including testosterone that lead to male development - and can increase muscle mass and strength.
From BBC
Previous research has shown that STK33 is enriched in the testis and is specifically required for the formation of functional sperm.
From Science Daily
Over the past couple of decades researchers have found that long-distance signaling goes beyond a few glands and organs—the pancreas, thyroid, testes, and ovaries—that spill out familiar hormones such as insulin and testosterone.
From Science Magazine
Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes.
From Los Angeles Times
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