Monday, November 26, 2007

First Steps Towards Spinal Cord Reconstruction Following Injury Using Stem Cells

Image of spine X-ray

"ScienceDaily (Nov. 13, 2007) — A new study has identified what may be a pivotal first step towards the regeneration of nerve cells following spinal cord injury, using the body's own stem cells. This seminal study, published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, identifies key elements in the body's reaction to spinal injury, critical information that could lead to novel therapies for repairing previously irreversible nerve damage in the injured spinal cord."

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