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Mini Brains Grown in a Dish

These small organoids are being used to study Glioblastoma (brain cancer) safely

25-Jul-2018

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New lab grown mini brains able to model cancers.

Brain cancers are cellular complex and difficult to study.

Organoids contain diverse cell types.

Researchers can observe how cancers grow and develop.

Can also be used for preclinical drug testing.

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Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA)

Research institute focusing on functional genetics, RNA biology, and stem cell research.

Juergen Knoblich

Vice director of IMBA, the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology.

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Regenerative Medicine