by The Francis Crick Institute – Phys.Org –
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have developed a new stem cell model of the mature human amniotic sac, which replicates development of the tissues supporting the embryo from two to four weeks after fertilization. This is the first model of amniotic sac development after two weeks.
As described in research published in Cell, the new model can be used to study the origin and function of the human amnion and help identify previously unknown ways the amniotic sac might support embryonic development. It also holds promise for medical procedures that make use of the amniotic membrane.
