An Improved Method to Generate Human Induced Astrocytes

A major improvement in the generation of astrocytes directly from human fibroblasts will now facilitate the study of how aging impacts on astrocyte function and whether this contributes to neurodegenerative disorders.

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The major improvement in generating astrocytes from human fibroblasts will enhance our understanding of the impact of aging on astrocyte function and neurodegenerative disorders.