Lab-grown neurons exhibit embryonic development characteristics

Lab-grown neurons exhibit embryonic development characteristics

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Researchers from Skoltech and several Russian institutions analyzed the 3D genome organization in neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells compared to adult human brain neurons. Their study, which included over 300 genome maps from human and mouse samples, found that lab-grown neurons retain features typical of embryonic development. This research provides insights into neuronal development and the properties of stem cell-derived neurons.

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