Eggan K. Short-circuiting epiblast development. Cell Stem Cell. 2007 Aug 16; 1(2):131-2.

Citation

Eggan K. 2007. Short-circuiting epiblast development. Cell stem cell. 1(2):131-2. Pubmed: 18371343 DOI:10.1016/j.stem.2007.07.018

Abstract

Although human and mouse embryonic stem cells share many characteristics, their behaviors are not identical. Two recent papers describe the derivation of stem cell lines from mouse epiblast that may provide an explanation for the unique character of human embryonic stem cells.

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Kevin Eggan, Ph.D.

Eggan Lab

Kevin Eggan investigates the mechanisms that cause motor neuron degeneration in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and seeks to translate new discoveries into new therapeutic options for patients.