Self-renewing neural stem cells created

US scientists have created self-renewing, neural precursor cells from human embryonic stem cells that can be directed to become many types of neuron without increased risk of tumor formation.

Uni California San Diego: 25 April 2011

Reference

Proceeding of the National Academies of Science (PNAS) Early edition 27 April

Published online before print April 27, 2011, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1014041108