Stem Cells From Teeth Could Make Brain Cells

University of Aldelaide researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for stroke. These stem cells could help repair brain or nerve damage from injuries like a stroke or a concussion that do not heal naturally. This helps the sufferers of concussions and strokes heal from their injuries without the cell rejection often associated with transplants and other treatments. The scientists are also saying that this can help treat diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, and other mental disabilities associated with aging.

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