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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