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Scientists found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder

By Jon Hamilton

Published April 28, 2024 at 8:12 AM EDT

Researchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 24, 2024.)

Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.

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