New research by physician scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has found a type of immune cell that can regrow nerve fibers in the central nervous system, offering hope for treatments for incurable neurological diseases and spinal cord injuries. This discovery marks a significant advancement in medical science, as dying nerve cells and damaged nerve fibers usually do not regrow, leading to permanent disabilities. By stimulating bone marrow cells with specific molecules in the lab, researchers were able to transform them into pro-regenerative cells that can help damaged nerve cells survive and regrow, potentially reversing damage in conditions like ALS, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis. The team plans to bring these new cell therapy treatments to patients through clinical trials in the future.
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Discovery holds promise to restore function in people with paralysis and neurological diseases
