Category: Stem Cells

Stem cells, forged into neurons, show promise for brain repair

In a set of meticulous experiments, scientists have demonstrated the ability of human embryonic stem cells to develop into nascent brain cells and, seeded into the intact brains of baby mice, further develop into healthy, functioning neural cells.

Expanded Waisman Center Facilities Support Vital Programs

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Waisman Center will celebrate the completion of a $25 million expansion project with dedication ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. The new facilities will support the center's pioneering research, services, and education in human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.