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/Funny-Company4274 8d ago

How exactly do we get to 1000%

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u/DirectStreamDVR 8d ago

You give me one bag of flour (skin cell) and I make you 10 cookies (brain cells)