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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