Apoptosis-induced self-renewal of neurogenic progenitors safeguards retinal development against extensive cell loss
Catarina Figueiredo, Greta Tellkamp, Caren Norden, Maurício Rocha-Martins
The paper shows that neurogenic progenitors in zebrafish retinas can undergo self-renewal to compensate for apoptosis, ensuring proper development despite cell loss.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology