Functional motor neuron subtypes generated from embryonic stem cells

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 21:14 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have devised a method for coaxing mouse embryonic stem cells into forming a highly specific motor neuron subtype. The research provides new insight into motor neuron differentiation and may prove useful for devising and testing future therapies for motor neuron diseases.

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