Neural stem cells regenerate axons in severe spinal cord injury; functional recovery in rats

A a new study, researchers were able to regenerate "an astonishing degree" of axonal growth at the site of severe spinal cord injury in rats. Their research revealed that early stage neurons have the ability to survive and extend axons to form new, functional neuronal relays across an injury site in the adult central nervous system (CNS).



via ScienceDaily: Latest Science News http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120913122834.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29