Scientists Discover How to Restore Nerve Repair Ability in Human Cells
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Cambridge researchers using lab-grown brain and spinal cord tissue have found that the human body's natural ability to repair nerve damage doesn't have to be permanently lost. By identifying the gene network responsible for this decline and testing an existing hormone drug, they demonstrated it's possible to reactivate nerve fiber regrowth—opening new possibilities for treating spinal cord and neurological injuries.
Cambridge researchers using lab-grown brain and spinal cord tissue have found that the human body’s natural ability to repair nerve damage doesn’t have to be permanently lost. By identifying the gene network responsible for this decline and testing an existing hormone drug, they demonstrated it’s possible to reactivate nerve fiber regrowth—opening new possibilities for treating spinal cord and neurological injuries.