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TWiEVO 82: A genetic hack for the human brain

This Week in Evolution

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The Role of CRISPR-Cas9 in the Development of Organoids

Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit human cells. They found that the Neanderthal version of a gene made fewer BRGs. This could have implications for brain development and cognition, says Andrew Keen. Keen: "I think they can do some more insightful experiments"

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