Bone marrow stem cells can regenerate brain tissue, say researchers

DRAMATIC evidence that adult bone marrow cells can be used to regenerate neurons in humans was reported by scientists yesterday.

Researchers found marrow stem cells had transformed into brain tissue in three women.

The discovery points the way to using adult stem cells to treat degenerative brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

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