Gene required for nerve regeneration identified
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 12:31
in Biology & Nature
A gene that is associated with regeneration of injured nerve cells has been identified. Scientists found that a mutation in a single gene can entirely shut down the process by which the nerve cell's axons regrow after being cut or damaged. The researchers hope that this discovery will open the door to new research related to spinal-cord and other neurological disorders in humans.