Source: Helmholtz Association
Date: November 12, 2007
Summary:
Neurons die 'en masse' when the spinal cord is injured or when a person suffers a stroke. Researchers have now unraveled the molecular mechanism which causes the death not only of damaged neurons, but also of healthy nerve cells. In animal experiments, they have now been able to demonstrate that neuronal cell death can be reduced when the gene of one the key players in this process is knocked out.
