«In addition to advancing our understanding of human embryonic development, the findings suggest we may be able to use metabolites, relatively simple compounds, to alter cell fate in the treatment of common disorders.» (sciencedaily.com)
Dr Ludovic Vallier, co-author on the study from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Wellcome - MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, said: «This study represents an important step in understanding human embryonic development. (cam.ac.uk)
«We do not yet know whether a protein with a similar function also plays a role in human embryonic development, but we suspect so,» says Buchner. (sciencedaily.com)