Unlike most cells in the human body, the central nervous system cannot repair itself. People who suffer brain or spinal cord injuries, or neurological disorders such as MS and ALS have few alternatives. A neurological researcher describes how he has discovered previously unknown nerve growth factors that could someday allow such injuries and diseases to heal.
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- Dr. Benjamin Segal, Chair of Neurology and Director, Neuroscience Research Institute, Ohio State University
Have a family member who just found out he has ALS and we are searching for all the help that we can. This looks truly promising.