It emerges that PTB depletion unlocks the potential

[GoodTaste]

I understand "emerge" as "show up unexpectedly." Am I on the right track?

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24 JUNE 2020
Method to combat Parkinson’s disease by astrocyte-to-neuron conversion
Astrocytes are non-neuronal brain cells that express a protein called PTB. It emerges that PTB depletion unlocks the potential of astrocytes to convert to neurons in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.

Source: Nature
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01817-4

 

[GoesStation]

There's no implication that the new knowledge was unexpected.

 

[GoesStation]

There's no implication that the new knowledge was unexpected.

GoodTaste, you have a tendency to impart meanings that aren't present in the texts you ask about. Look closely at any adverbs you've used before you post your surmise about a text's meaning. Does the text support their inclusion?

 

[GoodTaste]

Well. Does it simply mean "appear"?

 

[GoesStation]

Well. Does it simply mean "appear"?

I googled "emerge" and found a satisfactory definition. I think you can do the same.

Let us know what you find.

 

[GoodTaste]

I googled "emerge" and found a satisfactory definition. I think you can do the same.

Let us know what you find.

Both definitions appear suitable:

1.move out of or away from something and become visible.
"black ravens emerged from the fog"

2.become apparent or prominent.
"United have emerged as the bookies' clear favourite"

 

[GoesStation]

Definition 1 is, as the example indicates, about physical processes. Definition 2 is the figurative one that fits your case.