Scientists find key protein for spinal cord repair
Friday, November 4, 2016 - 06:31
in Health & Medicine
A freshwater zebrafish costs less than two bucks at the pet store, but it can do something priceless: Its spinal cord can heal completely after being severed, a paralyzing and often fatal injury for humans. While watching these fish repair their own spinal cord injuries, scientists have found a particular protein important for the process.