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Stanford scientists discover the human brain may actually be two separate organs
sciencedaily.com · 13h · first report
Scientists have found that the human brain develops from two distinct cellular systems, suggesting that evolution fused together two ancient nervous systems with very different jobs. The discovery also allowed researchers to grow human hindbrain neurons in the lab, opening new possibilities for studying ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and other brainstem diseases.
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- Scientists say the human brain is two different organs
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