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The article does not seem to make it clear, but the “stem cells” are not from the same patient, but mesenchymal stromal cells from someone else’s bone marrow and transiently expressing a notch1 intracellular domain. See more on the SB623 support cells at: The cells apparently do not become parts of new neuronal pathways, but merely provide trophic support for the stroke damaged brain cells to get better. This, up to 6 months after the actual stroke. Then, the support cells seem to gradually disappear. No mention of possible immunologic issues from the allogenic transplant (brain immune privilege?). I guess the most interesting part of this work is that months down the line, remaining non-functional neurons can be brought back to function with a little help from support cells. Like little nurses helping them to get better from a chronic illness. Got to love ’em. Maybe spinal chord severance injuries could be improved with a cocktail of the patient’s own neural stem cells in combination with these support cells? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/06/03/stroke-survivors-walk-again-after-stanford-injects-stem-cells-in/  Stroke survivors walk again after Stanford injects stem cells into brainBut the new therapy essentially turns the adult brain back to an infant brain so that it can rebuild itself. Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine believe the therapy could also work for other neurodegenerative conditions such as… source: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/78665/78665-6147043944334188544 Marked as spam
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David Lim, Ph.D. RAC, CQA
This seems to be significant in a way that the homologous cells help brain neuronal cells rejuvenate , hoping the mechanisms are soon to be elucidated.
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Geoffrey Spence
A potential source of stem cells is our primary dentition including third molar's. We now have the ability to bank these teeth which in the past where discarded or put under one's pillow for the Tooth Fairy.
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Jane Evans
Has there been any work combining robotic walking with stem cell injection for people with gait impairments. It would seem that the combination should prove positive?
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Sheryl Miller
Amazing how far the research and treatments have become in stem cell technology.
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