The most numerous cells in the brain are supporting cells named astroglia. Dr. Benedikt Berninger and colleagues from Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Germany have now been able to show how these astroglia can act as stem cells for functional nerve cells of the brain.
The identification of the chemical pathways necessary for this change could lead to help for those with brain injuries or diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Keep tuned for the next exciting chapter!
A larger summary of this article can be found at http://www.Eurekalert.org - Milestone in the regeneration of brain cells: Supportive cells generate new nerve cells
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