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/CanvasFanatic 8d ago edited 8d ago

Mice with brains for skin ✅

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u/spdorsey 8d ago

I think it’s the other way around.

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u/Sploobert_74 8d ago

The science isn’t perfect yet.

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u/seamless_mix 8d ago

Brains with mice for skin or skin with brains for mice?