Newly Discovered Bone Stem Cell Causes Premature Skull Fusion (IMAGE)

Weill Cornell Medicine

Newly Discovered Bone Stem Cell Causes Premature Skull Fusion

Caption

A conceptual rendering of how a new stem cell in the joints between the flat bones of the skull drives skull growth and fusion.

Credit

AI image generated using Midjourney on May 24, 2023; provided by the Greenblatt lab.

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.