Functional Neurons Created From Adult Somatic Cells

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Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @01:27PM from the this-sounds-important dept.

mmmscience writes "Researchers at UCLA have accomplished a task that has long vexed stem cell researchers: They've created the first electronically active neurons from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. This is a great leap forward for stem cell researchers, who can apply these neurons to the study of neurodegenerative diseases."

Functional Neurons Created From Adult Somatic Cells

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Re:Adult Stem Cells FTW ! (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @01:36PM (#26983783)

thanks for the website number. That's pretty scary stuff!

Nerve stapling ahoy! (Score:3, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @01:40PM (#26983833)

"The prisoners were not permanently* damaged."
*See Patriot Act.

Re:Nerve stapling ahoy! (Score:3, Funny)

by macraig ( 621737 ) writes: <mark.a.craig@gmaFREEBSDil.com minus bsd> on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @01:47PM (#26983921)

Somebody's been playing too much Alpha Centauri. Will you quit droning on about it now already?

Re:How long was I in there? (Score:3, Funny)

by COMON$ ( 806135 ) writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @02:04PM (#26984163) Journal

It was a quote from family guy...relax ;)
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/01/peter-on-family.html [wired.com]

Re:How long was I in there? (Score:3, Funny)

by COMON$ ( 806135 ) writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @02:08PM (#26984209) Journal

Problem is, many scientists stopped being Agnostic and converted to Athiesm, which inherently skews their view. Be wary of the non-agnostic scientist, they have an agenda.

Re:How long was I in there? (Score:3, Funny)

by TheRealMindChild ( 743925 ) writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @03:06PM (#26984977) Homepage Journal

ROI on their investment

Return On Investment... on their investment. Brilliant!

Re:How long was I in there? (Score:3, Funny)

by interkin3tic ( 1469267 ) writes: on Wednesday February 25, 2009 @07:27PM (#26989789)

Did anyone read the article or even summary?

I don't think I understand the question.

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Re:Adult Stem Cells FTW ! (Score:1, Funny)

Nerve stapling ahoy! (Score:3, Funny)

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