Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Brain cells said to adapt as do stem cells

United Press International
Posted: August 16, 2006

Summary:

University of Florida researchers say ordinary human brain cells may be able to self-renew in adaptability normally associated with stem cells. Scientists at the school's McKnight Brain Institute say they used mature human brain cells taken from epilepsy patients to generate new brain tissue in mice.

Commentary: Maybe this finding will eventually lead to treatments for brain diseases and injuries.

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