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Cellular Ancestry Mapping Breakthrough Revolutionizes Embryonic Development Research
SYDNEY, June 25 – A novel technology enabling scientists to trace the complete developmental history of individual cells within an embryo has been unveiled by researchers in Australia.This advancement promises to reshape our understanding of how organs form and could pave the way for new therapies for developmental disorders.
Unveiling LoxCode: A Cellular DNA Barcode
The innovative system, dubbed LoxCode, assigns each cell in a genetically modified mouse a distinct DNA barcode. This allows researchers to follow a cell’s lineage as it divides, migrates, and differentiates into specialized tissues. Developed by a team at the Walter and Eliza Hall