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Scientists find key protein for spinal cord repair
A freshwater zebrafish costs less than two bucks at the pet store, but it can do something priceless: Its spinal cord can heal completely after being severed, a paralyzing and often fatal injury for humans. While watching these fish repair their own spinal cord injuries, Duke University scientists have found a particular protein important for the process. Their study, published Nov. 4 in the journal Science, could generate new leads into tissue repair in humans.
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I have a tumour on my spinal cord so live with the fact I could be paralysed at some point or if it was attempted to be removed I might be paralysed anyway so reading things like this is always interesting.