Scientists turn skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 16:40
in Biology & Nature
In a major breakthrough, scientists have transformed skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using a combination of chemicals. All previous work on cellular reprogramming required adding external genes to the cells, making this accomplishment an unprecedented feat. The research lays the groundwork for one day being able to regenerate lost or damaged cells with pharmaceutical drugs.