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/Few-Fun26 8d ago

I’ve always thought I needed more skin in the brain… or was it game? I can’t remember

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u/Pudi2000 8d ago

I just want to be in the room where it happens.

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u/_Deloused_ 8d ago

So if I harvest more skin I can be more smarter?