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Icmat, M.S., Brill, J.A. (2025). Germ cell development: Polar granules and PIPs - best buds forever.  Curr. Biol. 35(7): R251--RR253.
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FBrf0262145
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Germ granules are specialized RNA-protein condensates that drive germ cell development. A new study reveals that germ granules promote Drosophila germ cell formation by altering membrane mechanics through PIP2 and actin.
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40199247
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10.1016/j.cub.2025.02.057
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Publication Type
    Journal
    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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