[nier]

For those who like me are wondering where those neurons come from. An answer can be found in the Ars Technica article:

“[...] the researchers tested two types of neurons: some dissected from mouse embryos, and others produced by inducing human stem cells to form neurons. ”

[dillondoyle]

Finally a sliver of future I'm psyched about. Induce stem cells to form neurons? Next step induce new neurons to form new connections in existing brain!?

[fragmede]

That would be cool, though current research on adult neurogenesis says we keep getting new neurons throughout life anyway

[dillondoyle]

Interesting!

Basically all the men on my dad's side die of alzheimer's, so any neuroprotective, regenerative, or some more accurate verb to stop or reverse function loss is super fascinating to me. Others as well.

Plus who wouldn't want to get just a bit smarter or help get that youthful memory back; can't be the only one who is foggier ;)

[moffkalast]

Yes but given that mouse neurons were used as a base, you now have a strong craving for cheese.

[olalonde]

Fun fact: mice do not particularly like cheese[0].

[0] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/531921...

[dillondoyle]

:)

It would be so cool if we can get a grasp on memory, epigenetics and all the other science I don't understand.

Because that doesn't seem so far fetched! if mice do in fact have a biological 'need for cheese' - the sequel

[pier25]

Mice prefer grain based stuff like tortilla, bread, or peanut butter.

[squarefoot]

...and cables.