New stem cell found in brain: Finding could be key to developing methods to heal and repair brain injury and disease
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 11:31
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain. These cells can proliferate and form several different cell types -- most importantly, they can form new brain cells. Scientists hope to take advantage of the finding to develop methods to heal and repair disease and injury in the brain.