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Assembloids: Recreating the Brain with Sergiu Paşca

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Innovations in Brain Research: Assembloids and Beyond

This chapter explores the innovative concept of assembloids, which are formed from self-organizing organoids, and their implications for neuroscience. It highlights the groundbreaking advancement of reprogramming differentiated cells into induced pluripotent stem cells, aiding in the study of complex conditions like autism. The discussion emphasizes the significance of three-dimensional cellular structures and the innate self-organization of brain cells in understanding developmental processes and disease modeling.

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