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Developmental and stem cell biology's bright future

Jennifer Lewis, Melina Schuh, Jacob H Hanna

    Cell
    |June 21, 2024
    PubMed
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    The future of developmental biology promises groundbreaking discoveries and solutions to societal challenges. Experts share their visions for advancing this critical scientific field.

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