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1. bethekind · 1789798775 · focus · HN ↗

   > They identified two different brain progenitor cells. One, which expresses a gene called Otx2, is destined to become the forebrain and midbrain. The other, which expresses a gene called Gbx2, is committed to forming the hindbrain. They showed that these two cell populations never overlap; they are mutually exclusive from the earliest stages of development.

   Very cool. Never thought the brain could have two completely different ancestors

   1. kazinator · 1789800678 · focus · HN ↗

      Fun fact: the hindbrain progenitor cell is shaped like a little lizard.

      1. akk0 · 1789806023 · focus · HN ↗

         The lizard brain, not because it resembles the brain of a lizard, but because it's made up of a trillion tiny lizards

         1. machomaster · 1789821190 · focus · HN ↗

            Because they are proudly causing animalistic, degenerate behavior like Lizzo.

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