Functional nerve cells from adult skin cells generated by UConn scientists
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists at the University of Connecticut Health Center have successfully converted stem cells derived from the adult skin cells of four humans into region-specific forebrain, midbrain, and spinal cord neurons (nerve cells) with functions. The research is a key step toward realizing the cells potential to treat various neurodegenerative diseases.