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Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage

Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage
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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.

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This discovery offers a potential breakthrough for treating paralysis and neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis.

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