Induced neurons enable ALS studies (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption To study the effectiveness of their compounds, the scientists directed cells from patients with ALS to become stem cells and then specialize into nerve cells. Credit Photo credit: Jessica Bush, Disney Lab at Scripps Research, Florida Usage Restrictions For use with Scripps Research news. License Original 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.