Stephen Dalton, University of Georgia (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption University of Georgia Researcher Stephen Dalton has developed a method that -- in a single step -- directs undifferentiated, or pluripotent, stem cells to become neural crest cells, which are the precursors of bone cells, smooth muscle cells and neurons. Credit University of Georgia Usage Restrictions Please credit University of Georgia 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.