Computational biology: Cells reprogrammed on the computer
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have developed a model that makes predictions from which differentiated cells -- for instance skin cells -- can be very efficiently changed into completely different cell types -- such as nerve cells, for example. This can be done entirely without stem cells. These computer-based instructions for reprogramming cells are of huge significance for regenerative medicine.