"The fact that neuronal cells act or react in measurable ways, does not mean that they intend to perform a task and understand how to do it." Personification of brain organoids in science communication is a "mereological fallacy" and should not be done.
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1. Adult stem cells (ASCs) compensate for cell loss during daily wear and tear. Evolution has created a variety of stem cell designs. In this review, @HansClevers and I define six hallmarks that are key enabling features of the basic function of ASCs, replacing lost tissue.
The GENtoniK paper is finally out in Nat Biotech! https://t.co/IsQzBk7Xq7 A chemical cocktail to drive maturation of neurons and other hPSC-derived cell types. Congrats to Emiliano, Andrew, @OberstPolina, @YZorina, @BaggioliniA, @ChenShuibing@gabriele_ciceri and many others.
How does neural diversity arise in the human brain? 🤔
In a multiplexed organoid screen, we took a systematic approach to study the "morphogen code" for human 🧠 development. @kevinwkelley | @Sergiu_P_Pasca | pre-print: https://t.co/jPjTsKbXIY
Heres the 🧵! Please RT!
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Congratulations @CarolSchuurmans and a team. This project is really exciting for the discovery of therapeutic options in the gene therapy field, very inspirational as well. 🎉🎉
A research team led by scientist @CarolSchuurmans has been awarded a $24 million New Frontiers grant to develop a game-changing approach to combat incurable neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s, stroke and epilepsy.
Learn more about the project: https://t.co/e9gsuFYnnN