Stem Cell Sentinel: Stem cells promise stroke therapy: Stem cells could potentially be used to repair the damage to brain tissue caused by a stroke, say scientists

Monday, July 26, 2004

Stem cells promise stroke therapy: Stem cells could potentially be used to repair the damage to brain tissue caused by a stroke, say scientists

Source: BBC News
Published: 2004/07/26 23:00:29 GMT

Summary:

A team from Stanford University injected foetal stem cells into stroke-damaged rats' brains. They found the cells could migrate to the damaged areas, and turn into the right type of brain cell. Whether they actually aid recovery is still unknown.