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Brain and organoid side-by-side

The Hippenmeyer group has developed a stable mouse stem cell line and created a robust and reproducible mouse cortical organoid protocol. By comparing developmental stages of the mouse brain with those of the organoids using single-cell sequencing, they found similar cell populations and molecular programs.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2026

Neuronal precursor splits into two cell lineages earlier than anticipated

A new study published in Science Advances reveals that neuronal precursor cells divide into two independent lineages, producing distinct types of projection neurons. This challenges previous assumptions about the development of neural stem cells and sheds light on how the cerebral cortex arises.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development

Researchers at University of California - Riverside discovered that the primary cilium, a microscopic structure inside nearly every cell, plays a critical role in brain development. The study found that proteins associated with the cilium are directly linked to human developmental disorders and that protein production occurs directly w...

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2026
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Blocking this liver protein helps one organ but hurts the others

Scientists discover blocking gasdermin D, a key inflammatory protein, improves liver health while damaging kidneys and brain in severe liver disease patients. The study's findings suggest that future therapies may need to target this pathway in a more nuanced way.

SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateApr 7, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Real-time coverage of inside of the brain made possible

Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new analytical system for real-time monitoring of metabolites in the brain, overcoming previous limitations in sensitivity and invasiveness. The system, combining probe electrospray ionization (PESI) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), successfully monitored cerebrum metabolites with ...

SourceNagoya University·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateMay 1, 2018

Cerebellum found to be important in cognition and behavior

A study by Catherine Limperopoulos, PhD, found that the cerebellum grows rapidly late in gestation and is tightly interconnected with the cerebral hemispheres. Premature babies with cerebellar damage experience significant developmental delays, including motor problems, functional limitations, and global developmental delays.

SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateOct 3, 2005