Stem cells use GPS to generate proper nerve cells

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 07:20 in Biology & Nature

An unknown function that regulates how stem cells produce different types of cells in different parts of the nervous system has been discovered by researchers in Sweden. The results improve our understanding of how stem cells work, which is crucial for our ability to use stem cells to treat and repair organs.

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