The researchers from the University of California Los Angeles reported that they were successful in transforming induced pluripotent cells (iPS) into motor neurons Muscle contractions are controlled by motor neurons so researchers are hoping that cells produced in the lab will help patients with ALS. In the paper published in the journal Stem Cells the researchers have mentioned that the iPS derived cell follow a normal cascade of developmental events which are associated with motor neuron formation. Trial are on the way for observing if the neurons are capable of producing stimulation in muscles contracting them .
This is just the beginning of producing patient specific cells to cure a variety of ailments.
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