Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Researchers Gain New Insight Into Neural Stem Cells

Coordinated contraction of the muscle in the wall of the intestinal tract, regulated by the enteric nervous system is required for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Damage or loss of these neurons can result in intestinal motility disorders, such as Hirschsprung's disease, for which there is a dearth of effective treatments. In principle, disorders of the enteric nervous system could be treated by cell therapy, but it was previously unknown whether ...

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