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ENS Development Research Since 1983: Great Strides but Many Remaining Challenges
Heather M Young1, Lincon A Stamp2, Sonja J McKeown2
1Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia. h.young@unimelb.edu.au.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|July 6, 2016
Summary
This review covers the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS) as understood in 1983 and highlights key advancements in ENS research since the inaugural 1983 conference.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Biology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a complex neural network within the gastrointestinal tract.
- Understanding ENS development is crucial for addressing related congenital disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the state of knowledge regarding ENS development in 1983.
- To summarize significant progress in ENS development research since 1983.
Main Methods:
- Historical literature review of ENS development.
- Synthesis of major research findings and breakthroughs post-1983.
Main Results:
- Established foundational knowledge of ENS development in 1983.
- Detailed the significant evolution of the field over several decades.
Conclusions:
- The 1983 ENS conference marked a pivotal point in understanding neural development.
- Subsequent research has substantially expanded our knowledge of ENS formation and function.
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