“Chinese researchers have devised a new technique for reprogramming cells from human urine into immature brain cells that can form multiple types of functioning neurons and glial cells. The technique, published today in the journal Nature Methods, could prove useful for studying the cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and for testing the effects of new drugs that are being developed to treat them.”
Related posts:
GM, Ford and Chrysler post best U.S. sales since 2007
FBI ‘Grappling’ With Hiring Policy Because Top Hackers Smoke Pot
Upstate New York bids to become federal drone testing site
Bitcoin vault offering insurance is 'world's first'
U.S. flies nuclear-capable stealth bombers over South Korea
Credit card donations to WikiLeaks once again flowing through Iceland
Satellites to bring cheap, multi-gigabit Internet speeds to 3 billion people
Bahamas' new 15% VAT 'a recipe for recession': economist [2013]
Russian army unit fires on school during ‘anti-terrorist’ operation
U.S. spy chief criticizes journalists for publishing anti-encryption efforts
You thought the whole 'EUSSR' thing was over the top? Have a look at this poster
Top U.S. railroad official resigns after 'consulting' income surfaces
Alibaba files to sell up to $24.3 billion in stock, biggest US IPO ever
Obama, In Europe, Announces $1 Billion European Defense Plan
Italian Elections: Europe's Lost Generation Finds Its Voice