873-Multimodal Mapping of Neocortical Lineage Specification
This research describes how coordinated molecular layers govern brain development in the mouse neocortex. Scientists integrated single-cell transcriptomics and chromatin accessibility with 3D genome architecture and DNA methylation to map how cells decide their identities. A major finding is the identification of thousands of cell-type-specific enhancers, where accessibility often precedes actual gene expression. The study highlights the transcription factor Neurog2 as a vital driver that directly triggers epigenetic remodeling, including DNA demethylation and chromatin looping. By using in…
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