Thursday, November 08, 2007

Scientists Find Way to Track Stem Cells in Brain

Source: HealthDay News
Date: November 8, 2007

Summary:

HealthDay News reports researchers have discovered a new genetic marker that is enabling them to track stem cells in the brain:

"The identification of a new marker is making it possible to track brain stem cells for the first time, U.S. researchers report. The achievement is already opening doors to new research into depression, early childhood development and multiple sclerosis, the team's senior author said. The study was funded by U.S. National Institutes of Health and is published in the Nov. 9 issue of Science."