Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Unlocking the Diseases of the Brain

Our writer was introduced to the intriguing concept of a "mini-brain" by three scientists who know it intimately, at a presentation on “Unlocking Diseases of the Brain with Stem Cells,” at the headquarters of the New York Stem Cell Foundation.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Modeling Rare Neurological Disease

A new technique that uses induced pluripotent stem cells from people with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease has told researchers a lot about that disease and offers proof of concept for its use for people with other diseases.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Your Brain Under the Microscope: The Promise of Stem Cells

Until recently, scientists primarily worked with two kinds of stem cells from animals and humans: embryonic stem cells and non-embryonic “somatic” or “adult” stem cells. Scientists are just now beginning to improve their understanding of a third kind: induced pluripotent stem cells. Our authors describe how they were discovered, what they are, and why a growing number of researchers and clinicians believe that they may be one of the keys in helping address various brain disorders.