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Functional Neurons Created From Adult Somatic Cells

Posted by CmdrTaco on 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."

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  1. Re:Adult Stem Cells FTW ! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

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

  2. Nerve stapling ahoy! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    "The prisoners were not permanently* damaged."

    *See Patriot Act.

    1. Re:Nerve stapling ahoy! by macraig · · Score: 2, Funny

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

  3. Re:How long was I in there? by COMON$ · · Score: 2, Funny
    It was a quote from family guy...relax ;)

    http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/01/peter-on-family.html

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    CS: It is all sink or swim...oh and did I mention there are sharks in that water?
  4. Re:How long was I in there? by COMON$ · · Score: 2, Funny

    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.

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    CS: It is all sink or swim...oh and did I mention there are sharks in that water?
  5. Re:How long was I in there? by TheRealMindChild · · Score: 2, Funny

    ROI on their investment

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

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    "When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!" -- Cave Johnson
  6. Re:How long was I in there? by interkin3tic · · Score: 2, Funny

    Did anyone read the article or even summary?

    I don't think I understand the question.