science
Stanford Researchers Discover That the Human Brain May Be Two Separate Organs Fused Together
A split in early brain development helped researchers grow human hindbrain neurons that could shed light on SMA and ALS. The human hindbrain, the region at the back of the brain that helps control breathing and swallowing, has been difficult to study in the laboratory. For decades, scientists have struggled to grow its neurons, leaving [...]
ONLY AVAILABLE IN PAID PLANS
Read Full ArticleShare this story
Up next
Related Stories
Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design
Phys.org
How sea squirts perceive underwater noise
Phys.org
International study identifies key childhood experiences that predict happiness and well-being in adulthood
Phys.org
Women leave psychology research more often than men, especially early in their careers
Phys.org
Antarctica's ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won't save it—low‑lying coastal areas elsewhere to suffer
Phys.org