Illustration of the human brain highlighting two distinct cellular systems

Stanford scientists find human brain develops from two distinct cellular systems

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Stanford researchers have discovered that the human brain originates from two separate cellular systems, indicating it may be composed of two fused ancient nervous systems with different functions. This finding enabled the growth of human hindbrain neurons in the lab, which could advance research into diseases like ALS and spinal muscular atrophy.

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