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ArticleNeural regeneration research2026

Brain organoids and genome editing: A new era in understanding human brain development and disorders.

Min Zhou, Yuanqing Cao, Ke Yue, Wenyu Wu, Yutong Xie, Daiyu Hu, Jingjing Zhao, Fang Xu, Jianrong Guo, Zhenzhou Li and 2 more

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Article in Neural regeneration research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Special Issue "Molecules at Play in Neurological Diseases".Current issues in molecular biology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Min ZhouClinical Research Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Center Affiliated to School of Medicine (Shanghai Hongkou Mental Health Center), Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Yuanqing CaoFundamental Research Center, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Ke YueClinical Research Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Center Affiliated to School of Medicine (Shanghai Hongkou Mental Health Center), Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Wenyu WuClinical Research Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Center Affiliated to School of Medicine (Shanghai Hongkou Mental Health Center), Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Yutong XieFundamental Research Center, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Daiyu HuFundamental Research Center, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Jingjing ZhaoClinical Research Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Center Affiliated to School of Medicine (Shanghai Hongkou Mental Health Center), Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Fang XuSchool of Basic Medicine, Medical Genetics and Cell Biology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Jianrong GuoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.
Zhenzhou LiDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Huan WangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.
Zhengliang GaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5788-4095

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brain organoids are artificial neural tissues derived in vitro , containing a variety of cell types, as well as structural and/or functional brain regions. They can partially mimic brain physiological activities and diseased processes. Owing to their operability and sample accessibility, brain organoids serve as a bridge between in vitro monolayer cell culture models and in vivo animal models. An increasing number of induction protocols for brain organoids have been developed over the preceding decade. A key future research direction will focus on ensuring the complexity and quality of brain organoids. The integration of powerful technologies, such as the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and lineage tracing systems, shall precipitate practical and broad applications of brain organoids. In this review, we discuss the generation and application of brain organoids, as well as their integration with genome editing technologies, in the study of neural development, disease modeling, and mechanistic investigations. The innovative combination of these two technologies may offer a fresh perspective for exploring the fundamental aspects of the human nervous system and related diseases.

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brain disorderbrain organoidCRISPR/Cas9disease modelingdrug screeninggenome editinghuman brain developmentlineage tracingorganoid modelingstem cell differentiation

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PMID40618272
PMCPMC13378816

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