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By On January 17th, 2006

Cutting Edge: Brain Injury and Transplants

Don’t worry; it isn’t what you think. While we’re a long way off from transplanting a brain, science is exploring an exciting new transplant procedure that could make a major difference in the world of brain injury. The Journal of Neuroscience reported:

“Increasing research, however, now points to new strategies that may eventually improve the future of these patients. Techniques that may hold promise for traumatic brain injury (TBI) include the use of special cell transplants. Specifically, recent animal studies provide evidence that cell transplant strategies may promote the repair of an injured brain and help restore lost abilities.”

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