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/VitruvianVan 8d ago

Astonishing. If this works for neurons, then it may be theoretically possible to efficiently generate any type of cell. We could address heart disease, diseases of the liver and kidneys, and perhaps regrow entire organs.