Virus-free technique enables Stanford scientists to easily make stem cells pluripotent

This Feb. 2010 news release highlights a new method for inducing pluripotent stem cells that reduces some of the risks associated with using these cells for therapy. The initial induced cells are not neural, but hopefully this process can be used to create these types of cells as well and is another step towards safe stem cell therapies for all types of medical conditions, including Cerebral Palsy.