Community | September 04, 2009 | 1 comment

Injectable Biomaterial Regenerates Brain Tissue In Traumatic Injuries

source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090902195244.htm

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"Research by assistant professor of bioengineering Ning Zhang shows that the biomaterial gel made up of both synthetic and natural sources has the potential to spur the growth of a patient's own neural stem cells in the body, structurally repairing the brain injury site. In previous lab studies, Zhang has demonstrated the reconstruction of a complete vascular network at the injury site as an initial step toward brain tissue regeneration.

Zhang presented her findings Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Military Research Forum in Kansas City. The conference is geared toward improving the overall health and welfare of the U.S. armed forces, their families, veterans and the American public."

I think different avenues like this should be explored and explored again! I have nerve damage and bad spinal discs so any form of regeneration is a huge step towards helping so many people.

This research is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and scientists say that testing on humans could begin within 3 years! What do you think?
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1 comment // Injectable Biomaterial Regenerates Brain Tissue In Traumatic Injuries

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    • Fantastic discovery and great work by Ning Zhang. If this pans out, she'll get the Noble Prize, and I'll have to revise my view of military research.

    • 2 years ago
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