SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

MIT scientists convert skin cells into neurons, could transform brain, spinal cord repair

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MIT scientists developed a technique to convert skin cells into neurons without first transforming them into stem cells. This new method, demonstrated in mouse cells, could revolutionize treatment for spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative diseases by producing large quantities of neurons more efficiently than traditional approaches.

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