Researchers identify promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 14:21
in Health & Medicine
Boston, Mass. (Oct. 15) -- Scars can serve as double-edged swords in spinal cord injuries -- saving a victim's life, but sealing his or her fate as a paraplegic or quadriplegic. The scar forms a wall around the wound, preventing the injury from spreading, but limiting opportunities for neural regeneration.