Adult Stem Cells Activated In Mammalian Brain

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:15

Adult stem cells originate in a different part of the brain than is commonly believed, and with proper stimulation they can produce new brain cells to replace those lost to disease or injury, a new study has shown.


 

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