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Science · Neuroscience · published 2026-08-28 · via Live Science

Injectable gel converts support cells into neurons, offering potential Alzheimer's therapy

Researchers have developed a gel that transforms astrocytes, a type of support cell in the brain, into functional neurons. This technique could help replace neurons lost to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. The approach represents a novel strategy for cell-replacement therapy in the brain.

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