Can Stem Cells Block Stroke Damage? Yes, but in a Surprising Way
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 16:14
in Health & Medicine
Injecting stem cells into the brains of mice that recently suffered a stroke can reduce nerve cell (neuron) damage by up to 60 percent, according to new research. [More]
Read the whole article on Scientific American
More from Scientific American
Related
- Nerve cells derived from stem cells and transplanted into mice may lead to improved brain treatmentsTue, 24 Jun 2008, 17:35:24 EDT
- Stem cells replace stroke-damaged tissue in ratsSun, 8 Mar 2009, 19:42:39 EDT
- Study shows how social support may protect brain during strokeTue, 18 Nov 2008, 12:23:16 EST
- Social isolation makes strokes more deadly, study findsMon, 23 Mar 2009, 17:51:57 EDT
- New stem cell therapy may aid the repair of damaged brainsSat, 31 May 2008, 3:42:39 EDT