Stanford Researchers Create Mice With Human Brain Cells in Genetic Breakthrough
Scientists say genetically altered mice can now receive and function with human brain cells, according to a report by BBC Science & Environment.
Researchers at Stanford University have genetically altered mice so that the animals can receive and function with human brain cells, according to a report by BBC Science & Environment.
The development was described by the broadcaster as a science breakthrough, though further details of the study, including its methodology, publication venue and potential applications, were not included in the available report.
BBC Science & Environment did not specify when the research was conducted or published, nor did it provide additional comment from the Stanford researchers involved.
EGazette has sought to verify further details of the study and will update this report as more information becomes available.
Sources
- Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough — BBC Science & Environment
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