Top 10 Most-read Blog Posts of 2012: #8 "Neurons Made from Stem Cells Drive Brain Activity After Transplantation in Laboratory Model"
December 24, 2012 - (Beaker) - "Researchers and patients look forward to the day when stem cells might be used to replace dying brain cells in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Scientists are currently able to make neurons and other brain cells from stem cells, but getting these neurons to properly function when transplanted to the host has proven to be more difficult." Read Full Article