Items Tagged ‘organoids’
August 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic ‘mini-brain’ study reveals possible key link to autism spectrum disorder
By Susan Murphy 
Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a critical role in how the brain communicates and functions. The specific cells are known as excitatory cortical neurons. The new study […]
Tags: Alexej Abyzov, autism, Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, organoids
May 31, 2023
New podcast: ‘Organoids – A Powerful Tool for Individualized Medicine’
May 31, Episode 8: ‘Organoids: A Powerful Tool for Individualized Medicine Research’ Organoids are like mini-organs that give researchers new insights into human development and disease, and could revolutionize fields like drug discovery. Researchers can develop a wide variety of organoids from the liver to the brain. Hear about the potential and limitations of using […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomics, individualized medicine, mayo clinic, organoids