Researchers 'grow Rett syndrome' in a Petri dish

A groundbreaking study published Friday in the leading scientific journal, Cell, revealed that a team of investigators had successfully generated nerve cells using skin cells from four individuals with Rett syndrome. The study was led by Dr. Alysson Muotri at the University of California, San Diego -- a leading researcher in the stem cell field.

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