FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 7, 2017·4 min readHuman Skin Cells Transformed Into Motor NeuronsWUSTL researchers have converted skin cells into motor neurons without going through the stem cell state. The new technique could help in the development of devastating neurodegenerative diseases, like ALS, that affect motor neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·4 min readSource of Cells Used to Generate New Tissue May Be Important to Future of Personalized MedicineA new study suggests the source of human cells used to generate new tissue may be an important consideration in personalized medicine.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 8, 2015·4 min readAhead of Time: Researchers Learn How to Grow Old Brain CellsResearchers have developed a technique to yield neurons which resemble those found in the brains of old people. They believe this can help with future research for age related neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 7, 2015·6 min readTransforming Human and Mouse Skin Cells into Neurons With Chemical Only ReprogrammingIn two separate experiments, researchers have succeeded in transforming skins cells into neurons.Read More