Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral ...

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PAX6-dependent epithelial differentiation and developmental trajectories of the ocular surface are elucidated through single-cell RNA sequencing of hiPSC-derived ocular organoids. This study provides ...

Louisiana lawmakers on Monday will debate a proposal that could change how public school students learn about human ...

When do peripheral nerves develop? Researchers used "mosaic barcodes" to prove that neural crest cells commit to their ...

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found. The ...

The next surprise was that human organoids just kept growing. Mouse organoids were done with making neurons within nine days.

The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, ...

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