Discover the groundbreaking achievement of scientists at The Francis Crick Institute as they successfully grow a human notochord from stem cells, offering new insights into embryonic development and spine-related birth defects. This episode explores the implications of this scientific breakthrough and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of human...
Discover the groundbreaking achievement of scientists at The Francis Crick Institute as they successfully grow a human notochord from stem cells, offering new insights into embryonic development and spine-related birth defects. This episode explores the implications of this scientific breakthrough and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of human development.
Sources:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a63241663/scientists-grow-human-spine/
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/open-science-spectrum-and-we-must-push-greater-inclusivity
https://www.livescience.com/health/breast-cancer/healthy-breast-cells-can-look-like-invasive-cancer-complicating-early-diagnosis
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jan/03/the-shape-of-things-unseen-by-adam-zeman-review-the-science-of-imagination
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) Scientists Have Grown a Human Spine In a Lab
(00:03:47) Open science is a spectrum and we must push for greater inclusivity
(00:07:23) Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosis
(00:10:15) The Shape of Things Unseen by Adam Zeman review – the science of imagination
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