Human stem cells injected into partially paralyzed mice may aid in the recovery of damaged spinal nerve functions.
Research conducted by scientists at the University of California (USA) indicates that human stem cells can generate new nerve cells, including oligodendrocytes, which help transmit electrical signals to injured nerve cells. Approximately 16 weeks after being treated with this method, the partially paralyzed mice showed long-lasting improvement in their ability to walk compared to mice that did not undergo this treatment.
