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Bone Marrow Generates New Neurons in Human Brains

Internet URL

http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jan2003/ninds-20.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Description

A new study strongly suggests that some cells from bone marrow can enter the human brain and generate new neurons and other types of brain cells.

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Review Date

4/25/2007