Hippocampal precursor cells (IMAGE) International Society for Stem Cell Research Caption Hippocampal precursor cells differentiate into neurons when treated with the apple-derived compound DHBA. Credit German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Dresden, Germany Usage Restrictions None 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.