Human Brain Organoids Research: An Update

Featured Speaker: Professor Angels Almenar

The complexity of the human brain, with thousands of neuronal types, permits the development of sophisticated behavioral repertoires, such as language, tool use, self-awareness, symbolic thought, cultural learning, and consciousness. Understanding what produces neuronal diversification during brain development may bring insights into the evolution of human cognition. The Muotri lab uses animal models, neural stem cells, and human and other primates’ pluripotent to investigate fundamental mechanisms of brain development, evolution, and neural disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, birth defects, and the fact that not all human cells in an individual share the same genome. The lecture will provide an update on these exciting areas of research.

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Coordinator: Jerry Kent