Induced neurons enable ALS studies (IMAGE)

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Induced neurons enable ALS studies

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To study the effectiveness of their compounds, the scientists directed cells from patients with ALS to become stem cells and then specialize into nerve cells.

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Photo credit: Jessica Bush, Disney Lab at Scripps Research, Florida

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