All articles tagged with #skeletal development
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Earth.com
Scientists used CRISPR to insert 40,000-year-old Neanderthal DNA into mice, specifically modifying the GLI3 gene, which resulted in unexpected skeletal changes that shed light on ancient human biology and the influence of archaic genes on modern humans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AOL
Scientists have made significant progress in the Human Cell Atlas project, unveiling a blueprint of human skeletal development and mapping various cell types to better understand human health and disease. This global initiative, started in 2016, aims to create a comprehensive atlas of all human cell types. Recent findings include insights into bone growth, congenital conditions, and potential links between early bone cell genes and adult hip arthritis. The research, published in Nature, also explores the gastrointestinal tract and thymus, contributing to understanding diseases like cancer and Crohn's disease.