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science-and-technology2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Neuroscience: Mini-Brains Grown from Fetal Tissue for Groundbreaking Research"

Scientists have developed brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue, offering new insights into brain development and disease modeling. These 3D mini-organs could revolutionize research in neurology and oncology, as they closely mimic the complexity of the brain and can be used to study brain development and diseases, including brain tumors. The organoids were grown from small pieces of fetal brain tissue, self-organizing into complex 3D structures containing various brain cells. They also showed potential for modeling brain cancer and responding to cancer drugs, providing a valuable tool for studying the human brain and its diseases.

via SciTechDaily|
#brain-development#brain-organoids#cancer-research
neuroscience2 years ago

"Self-Organizing Mini-Brains Grown from Fetal Tissue Show Huge Potential"

Scientists have developed 3D brain organoids from human fetal tissue that self-organize, closely resembling the human brain and offering a new way to study brain development, neurodevelopmental diseases, childhood brain cancer, and drug responses. These mini-brains contain various brain cell types and extracellular matrix, and have shown potential for cancer research and drug testing. The study was part-funded by the Dutch Research Council and was published in the journal Cell.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-development#brain-organoids#cancer-research
science2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Neuroscience: Mini-Brains Grown from Fetal Tissue Unlock New Frontier in Research"

Scientists have developed mini-brains using human fetal brain tissue, roughly the size of a grain of rice, in a breakthrough that could revolutionize neuroscience. The mini-brains were grown to model brain cancer and understand brain development, potentially leading to new insights and treatments for childhood brain cancer and neurodevelopmental diseases. This research could offer hope for the 4,000 children diagnosed with brain and spinal cord tumors in the U.S. each year.

via Daily Mail|
#brain-cancer#fetal-tissue#mini-brains
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Real Tissue 'Mini-Brain' Holds Huge Potential"

Scientists in the Netherlands have successfully developed a miniature human brain model using fetal brain tissue, bypassing the need for stem cells. The brain organoid, about the size of a grain of rice, offers potential for studying and treating brain diseases and disorders, particularly in children. This breakthrough could provide valuable insights into brain development and diseases, as well as serve as a platform for testing drugs and understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

via ScienceAlert|
#brain-organoid#fetal-tissue#neurological-disorders