MER11 sequences are what's known as long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposons, believed to have originated from an endogenous retrovirus (ERV) that infected a simian ancestor tens of millions of years ago.
Lack of evidence for the transitional cerebellar progenitor - Nature
The study focused on analyzing human fetal cerebellum to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving neurogenesis and developmental pathways in pediatric brain tumors.
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The quest for a "communication device" that tells cells to regenerate the body
Planaria exhibit surprising adaptability in gene expression when exposed to novel environments, raising questions about potential applications in regenerative medicine.