News Transplant reroutes cells from sperm to eggs By Christen Brownlee February 19, 2006 at 6:17 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Fish cells destined to become sperm can morph into eggs when transplanted into larvae, a new study shows. GENDER BENDER. These rainbow trout were conceived from eggs that started as immature sperm. PNAS Some fish species can switch from male to female either spontaneously or when treated with steroids.