18:08 18 August 2006
NewScientist.com news service
Summary:
New research has found that adult human brain cells can generate new tissue when implanted into in the brains of mice. The findings could pave the way to new therapies for a host of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Lab tests demonstrated that the mature brain cells can divide many times in culture and develop into a wide range of specialised cell types.
Commentary: Hopefully this finding can be translated into effective treatments for neurological diseases, disorders and injuries in humans.
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