A team of Stanford scientists have developed a technique to rapidly convert adult somatic cells directly into functional neuronal cells without the intermediate step of generating iPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells).
Researchers in Dr. Christina Smolke's lab have generated novel RNA aptamer sensors that can be used to regulate gene expression in response to the clinically relevant drug folinic acid.
Stanford researchers have developed a system for precise genetic modification of human embryonic stem cells (ECSs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).