#$%^&*AU2009213101B220120308.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to the generation of neural cells from undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells. In particular it relates to directing the differentiation of 5 human ES cells into neural progenitors and neural cells and the production of functioning neural cells and/or neural cells of a specific type. The invention also includes the use of these cells for the treatment of neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease. V: David Simmons 700000 - 749999 734157 RN734157_amended pages_10.9.09.doc
