Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have used chemicals to transform skin cells into heart cells and brain cells, instead of adding external genes — making this accomplishment a breakthrough, according to the scientists.The research lays the groundwork for one day being able to regenerate lost or damaged cells directly with pharmaceutical drugs — a more efficient and reliable method to reprogram cells and one that avoids medical concerns surrounding genetic engineering.
Scientists turn skin cells into heart and brain cells
![](https://youngmindsonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Scientists-turn-skin-cells-into-heart-and-brain-cells.jpg)