Specialised Nerve Cell

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  Stem Cells May Help Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

  Scientists have successfully used stem cells for the first time to promote regeneration after injury to a specialised band of spinal chord nerve fibres that are important for motor function.

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  First Serotonin Neurons Made From Human Stem Cells

  For the first time, researchers have used stem cells to create a specialised nerve cell that makes serotonin, a signalling chemical with a broad role in the brain.