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Computational biology: Cells reprogrammed on the computer

Scientists at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine of the  
University of Luxembourg have developed a model that makes predictions  
from which differentiated cells -- for instance skin cells -- can be  
very efficiently changed into completely different cell types -- such  
as nerve cells, for example. This can be done entirely without stem  
cells. These computer-based instructions for reprogramming cells are  
of huge significance for regenerative medicine. The LCSB researchers  
present their results today in the prestigious scientific journal  
"Stem Cells".
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