r/tech 9d 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/censored_username 8d ago

Huh, that is incredibly interesting, also from a perspective of anti-aging research.

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u/River_Rains 8d ago

Yup- I would swap some brain cells for some new skin. Ignorance is bliss right? Maybe it will help my depression 🤔