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LKB1, an Energy Sensor to Guide the Formation of the Intestinal Nervous System

The enteric nervous system, often referred to as the "second brain", independently controls the functions of the digestive tract. A study published in Genes & Development reveals that the LKB1 protein plays an essential role in the formation of this network by coordinating the fate of neurons and glial cells from their embryonic stem cells. This work opens new avenues for understanding certain congenital diseases and digestive disorders related …
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The enteric nervous system, often referred to as the "second brain", independently controls the functions of the digestive tract. A study published in Genes & Development reveals that the LKB1 protein plays an essential role in the formation of this network by coordinating the fate of neurons and glial cells from their embryonic stem cells. This work opens new avenues for understanding certain congenital diseases and digestive disorders related …

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Université Grenoble Alpes broke the news on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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