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Expanding genetic code to generate human brain organoids with both vasculature and microglia

Jul 2026 · bioRxiv · 0 citations · 25 references
Biology

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A new strategy to generate human cerebral organoids with vasculature and microglia-like cells using genetic code expansion technology (GCE-T) via site-specific protein engineering is presented, opening a new avenue to advance organoid research and applications.

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