Scientists turn skin cells into heart and brain cells using only drugs — no stem cells required
Closer to the natural regeneration that happens in animals like newts and salamanders and no medical-safety and embryo concerns
April 29, 2016
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have used chemicals to transform skin cells into heart cells and brain cells, instead of adding external genes — making this accomplishment a breakthrough, according to the scientists.
The research lays the groundwork for one day being able to regenerate lost or damaged cells directly with pharmaceutical drugs — a more efficient and reliable method to reprogram cells and one that avoids medical concerns… read more