Neuron-like cells derived from stem cells provide insights on gene activity and addiction (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Neuron-like cells derived from stem cells provide insights on gene activity and addiction

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated that neuron-like cells derived from human stem cells can serve as a model for studying changes in the nervous system associated with addiction. The work sheds light on the effect of dopamine on gene activity in neurons, and offers a blueprint for related research moving forward. This image shows stem cell-derived medium spiny-like neuron morphology highlighted by the green fluorescent protein GFP and neuron marker MAP2 in red.

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Ryan Tam, NC State University

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