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Breakthrough Stem Cell Discovery May Unlock Autism Secrets

1/10/2025

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UCSF researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking stem cell in the young brain, capable of transforming into various cell types. This discovery could connect its activity to conditions like autism and glioblastoma. Their detailed gene expression map sheds light on how developmental disruptions may trigger neurological disorders, deepening our understanding of brain growth and disease origins.

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UCSF researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking stem cell in the young brain, capable of transforming into various cell types. This discovery could connect its activity to conditions like autism and glioblastoma. Their detailed gene expression map sheds light on how developmental disruptions may trigger neurological disorders, deepening our understanding of brain growth and disease origins.