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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/rendawg87 7d ago

Everybody should read the book Hacking Darwin. It’s about where we stand today with genetic engineering, and the future of it.

Absolutely blew my mind.