Differentiating Cells of the Embryo (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

Differentiating Cells of the Embryo

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In addition to endodermal and mesodermal cells, alcohol causes changes in DNA methylation in ectodermal cells (in blue), from which the nervous system and brain develop.

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Nina Kaminen-Ahola and Essi Wallén

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