Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Scientists discover stem cells can repair spine tissue

Source: The Scotsman
Date: March 29, 2006

Summary:

STEM cells can be used to repair damaged spinal tissue in rats and help them move again, researchers said yesterday. The latest research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, could offer new hope to paralysed patients. The team said the technique appeared to work best in the two weeks after the spinal cord was injured.

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