Brain Stem Cells Can Be Awakened, Say Scientists

Friday, June 6, 2008 - 11:21 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have identified specific molecules in the brain that are responsible for awakening and putting to sleep brain stem cells, which, when activated, can transform into neurons and repair damaged brain tissue. Their findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

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