Neurons (IMAGE) Salk Institute Caption The image shows six-week-old neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells which were first generated from skin cells taken from an autistic patient. Neurons are shown in green, dendrites -- the signal-receiving ends of neurons -- in red and cell nuclei are stained blue. Credit Image: Courtesy of Drs. Fred Gage and Kristen Brennand, Salk Institute for Biological Studies Usage Restrictions News media reproduction to illustrate this story permitted with proper attribution as provided above. For one time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.