Are stem cells the key to the fountain of youth? If you listen to the news, that’s what you would think. While the true answer to that question may elude us for decades, new research in stem cells is coming out faster than the newest TikTok trend. In this episode, Drew & Liv sit down with Dr. Thomas Carmichael to discuss some of the cutting edge science behind stem cells and their newest applications throughout our brains. You will learn everything from the organization of our nervous systems to how stem cells might soon be used in stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s patients. You can follow Drew & Liv on Instagram @scienceinsociety to stay in the know on upcoming episodes, new content, and their ~nearly~ famous science shenanigans.