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Stem cells repair spinal cord injury; paralyzed rat can walk again.
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http://www.forbes.com/technology/fee...ap2828439.html
Well, this is actually old news that's resurfacing again in all the news media, but it's fascinating nonetheless. Using embryonic stem cells with organic fibers in a sort of vitamin soup, they were able to get the nerve endings in the spinal cord of a rat to regrow and reconnect.
The rat went from 0% mobility below its lower back to over 85% mobility after the treatment. Just absolutely amazing. A possible treatment for palegic and sclerosis patients.
Here's a link with a video [Warning: Might be a little unsettling].
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Oh, I see why it's resurfacing. This breakthrough first occured in Israel, now American scientists are recreating the experiment.
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Originally Posted by olePigeon
Oh, I see why it's resurfacing. This breakthrough first occured in Israel, now American scientists are recreating the experiment.
Link?
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"…I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than
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Originally Posted by olePigeon
Thanks. I am just surprised that I don't see this mentioned more. I'm sure I heard about this at the time but I guess your memory is better than mine.
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Originally Posted by SSharon
Thanks. I am just surprised that I don't see this mentioned more. I'm sure I heard about this at the time but I guess your memory is better than mine.
I'm a science nut and like to keep up with that stuff. Mind you, I'm not very smart, but I do enjoy science in general. If I was actually competent in math, I'd probably be an astronomer or exobiologist. As it stands, I'll stick to graphic design.
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I wasn't going to admit it but I do listen to the scientific american podcast so I guess I have an interest in science as well. I am usually very up date with news from Israel too, this must have slipped by.
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