Scientist Converts Human Skin Cells Into Functional Brain Cells

"ScienceDaily (July 28, 2011) — A scientist at the Gladstone Institutes has discovered a novel way to convert human skin cells into brain cells, advancing medicine and human health by offering new hope for regenerative medicine and personalized drug discovery and development."

I had put this article in my "to post" back in the summer, then overlooked it. Find it here:

Article: Scientist Converts Human Skin Cells Into Functional Brain Cells

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