Sentences with phrase «induce immature stem cells»

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In a quickly executed study that reflects the global public health threat posed by Zika, the researchers compared Zika's effect on cells known as cortical neural progenitor cells to two other cell types: induced pluripotent stem cells and immature neurons.

Salk researchers reprogrammed skins cells taken from a sickle cell disease patient into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), immature cells capable of developing into any type of bodily tissue.

Gage and Ghosh discuss how human skin cells induced to return to an immature state («induced pluripotent stem cells» or IPS cells) are revolutionizing our understanding and treatment of mental and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, as well as leading to new models of drug development for all diseases.