Scientists have known that neural stem cells play a key role in both embryonic and postnatal mice, driving the development of specialized cells within the brain such as neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and ependymal cells.

• 科学家们已经知道神经干细胞在胚胎和出生后小鼠均扮演着重要角色，推动着大脑具体细胞的发育例如神经元、星形细胞，胶质细胞和室管膜细胞。