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ArticleScience advances2026

Time-series single-cell transcriptomics reveals pervasive daily rhythmicity and nocturnal spermatogenesis in the zebrafish testis.

Taole Liu, Lianxin Wu, Shital Kumar Mishra, Qi Fang, Han Wang

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Taole LiuDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China.ORCID 0009-0009-9055-3015
Lianxin WuCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
Shital Kumar MishraCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
Qi FangDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China.
Han WangDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2420-3147

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Abstract

The vertebrate testis has long been regarded as lacking strong cellular daily rhythmicity. Here, we use time-series single-cell RNA sequencing to construct a temporal atlas of the adult zebrafish testis. We identify previously unknown cell-type-specific markers and previously unidentified testicular subtypes and reveal that Sertoli cells, spermatogonia, and spermatids exhibit robust oscillations in key circadian clock genes. In contrast, Leydig cells and spermatocytes primarily exhibit rhythmic expression of key functional genes. We show that intercellular communication networks also exhibit daily rhythmicity. Pseudotime trajectory analysis demonstrates a notable nocturnal preference for germ cell progression. Disrupting circadian input via constant light reduced germ cell numbers and impaired fertility. Genetic ablation of

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Circadian RhythmSingle-Cell AnalysisSpermatogenesisTestisTranscriptomeZebrafishAnimalsMaleSingle-Cell Gene Expression AnalysisSpermatocytesZebrafish ProteinsZebrafish Proteins

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