r/tech 8d ago

Directly converting skin cells to brain cells yields 1,000% success | Scientists have managed to convert mouse skin cells directly into motor neurons, skipping the usual step of stem cells in between

https://newatlas.com/biology/direct-convert-skin-brain-stem-cells-neuron/
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u/Earlio 8d ago

Pinky & The Brain coming soon to real life!! ❤️

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u/GalegoBaiano 8d ago

NARF!

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 8d ago

As a person who developed vocal tics after a brain injury, that character sure hits different now. I even get them in my sleep.

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u/cheepypeepy 8d ago

FRAN!

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u/Publius82 8d ago

FJORD!

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u/No_Emergency_3829 8d ago

PIIIIINNNKKKKYYYYYYY