Gonadogenesis

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Gonadogenesis is one of the many particular stages organogenesis. As the body develops from a single celled zygote into a fetus, and eventually a baby, many steps are taken in an effort to promote cell-differentiation and specialization. Gonadogenesis refers to the more specific changing of cells into a uterus or a vas-deferens, in females and males, respectively. Gonadogenesis is not fully understood, however, the importance of the GON-4 gene is apparent. Additional HOX genes are factors as well. For more information see http://www.biochem.wisc.edu/kimble/publications/pdfs/2000s/089_99/98_friedman_et_al_db_2000.pdf#search='gonadogenesis'

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