Monday 13 November 2017

Cells driving gecko's ability to re-grow its tail identified


Discovery of which cells are behind the gecko's ability to re-grow its tail has implications for spinal cord treatment in humans

Date:  November 2, 2017
Source:  University of Guelph

Summary:
A researcher has discovered the spinal cord of the gecko's tail houses a special type of stem cell known as the radial glia. When the tail detaches, these cells jump into action by proliferating and making different proteins in response to the injury. The result is a brand new spinal cord. This finding has implications for developing a way to treat humans with spinal cord injuries.


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