A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into neural precursor cells
is
disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of (a) obtaining an
embryonic stem cell culture, (b) propagating the stem cells, (c) forming embryoid
bodies from the stem cells, and (d) culturing the embryoid bodies in a medium containing
an effective amount of fibroblast growth factor 2, wherein neural precursor cells
will be generated and isolated.
