Wow, this is a breakthrough of breakthroughs. The nerve cells in our bodies, our neurons are the only cells that do not undergo Mitosis (cell replication). This is why it is so important to protect your head and spine. Our spinal cord and brain are made up of nerve cells that help us to control our every thought and movement.
The only nerve cell that CAN undergo mitosis is in our nose. They are olfactory cells (cells that help us smell). These cells regenerate like our other cells in our body. Scientists have been trying to use these special regenerating nerve cells to help repair broken, damaged nerve cells in other parts of our body. This would help cure people with paralysis or other nerve damage. Well, looks like a group of scientists have done it! A man who was paralyzed from a stabbing which penetrated his spine is now able to walk using a frame!! The nerve cells in his nose were transplanted to the broken spinal cord and these cells have regenerated to repair the nerve cells in this broken section of the spine. Because the cells are from his own body, the transplant is relatively simple because his body recognizes his own cells and doesn't see them as foreign bodies.
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The only nerve cell that CAN undergo mitosis is in our nose. They are olfactory cells (cells that help us smell). These cells regenerate like our other cells in our body. Scientists have been trying to use these special regenerating nerve cells to help repair broken, damaged nerve cells in other parts of our body. This would help cure people with paralysis or other nerve damage. Well, looks like a group of scientists have done it! A man who was paralyzed from a stabbing which penetrated his spine is now able to walk using a frame!! The nerve cells in his nose were transplanted to the broken spinal cord and these cells have regenerated to repair the nerve cells in this broken section of the spine. Because the cells are from his own body, the transplant is relatively simple because his body recognizes his own cells and doesn't see them as foreign bodies.
Read the article for more information!