Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used lab-grown brain and spinal cord organoids to identify a gene network that controls nerve regeneration. The study suggests that nerve damage previously considered permanent might be reversible using specific hormone drugs.
Why it matters
This discovery offers a potential breakthrough for treating paralysis and neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage | ScienceDaily
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