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Transplant of human brain tissue into rats could help study autism, other disorders

7 mins | Oct 19, 2022
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Neuroscience has taken a giant leap forwards. A 2022 study involving human brain tissue injected into juvenile rats has provided potentially groundbreaking insights into neurodevelopment. Mark Johnson examines the implications of this research and how it could challenge our understanding of conditions including epilepsy.

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