# <i>Nr5a2</i> is dispensable for zygotic genome activation but essential for morula development

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Genetics and Reproduction Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 19 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adg7325 |
| Corresponding authors | Nicola Festuccia, Michel Cohen‐Tannoudji, Pablo Navarro |
| Institution | Institut Pasteur, France |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Genetics and Reproduction Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-genetics-and-reproduction/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adg7325](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adg7325)

## Topics

Nr5a2 · zygotic genome activation · morula development · early embryogenesis · blastocyst lineage specification · Nr5a2 knockout embryos · eight-cell stage · mitotic failure · chromosome segregation defects · lineage-specifying transcription factors · telomere maintenance · DNA repair · genome stability · mouse embryo models · early morula arrest

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