Developmental Biology

2 articles

Microscopic view of human cells in a lab dish exhibiting rhythmic oscillations, visualizing the segmentation clock's activity during early development.

Scientists Map Human Segmentation Clock Oscillations In Vitro

In a laboratory setting, human cells derived from urine now rhythmically "tick" every five hours, recapitulating the fundamental biological process that orchestrates the formation of our spine and rib

Aram Sarkisian·May 26, 2026

Abstract visualization of a dynamic, shifting neural network within a human brain, representing the constant flux of its molecular code.

Cosmos & Space

Brain's neural code in constant flux, study reveals

Nearly half of the brain's fundamental molecular instructions, or mRNA targets, are shared between embryonic and adult stages.

Marcus Cole·May 20, 2026