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Title: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Bo D on September 03, 2009, 04:58:05 PM
I could use some of this!!!! I think I damaged a good portion of my brain back in the 60's!

An injectable biomaterial gel may help brain tissue grow at the site of a traumatic brain injury, according to findings by a Clemson University bioengineer.

Research by assistant professor of bioengineering Ning Zhang shows that the biomaterial gel made up of both synthetic and natural sources has the potential to spur the growth of a patient's own neural stem cells in the body, structurally repairing the brain injury site. In previous lab studies, Zhang has demonstrated the reconstruction of a complete vascular network at the injury site as an initial step toward brain tissue regeneration.

http://www.rdmag.com/Life-Sciences-Injectable-biogel-jumpstarts-regrowth-of-injured-brain-tissue/ (http://www.rdmag.com/Life-Sciences-Injectable-biogel-jumpstarts-regrowth-of-injured-brain-tissue/)
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Exterminator on September 03, 2009, 05:46:49 PM
Quote from: Bo D on September 03, 2009, 04:58:05 PM
I could use some of this!!!!

Couldn't we all!
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 03, 2009, 07:41:23 PM
Not me.  I'm good. :wink:
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: andersonbrent on September 03, 2009, 08:39:57 PM
I wonder if it would help with my bad memory? What were we talking about again?
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 03, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
You just need to get your blood pressure checked.
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Exterminator on September 04, 2009, 08:13:33 AM
Quote from: pariann on September 03, 2009, 07:41:23 PM
Not me.  I'm good. :wink:

Are you sure?
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Bo D on September 04, 2009, 08:34:16 AM
Quote from: andersonbrent on September 03, 2009, 08:39:57 PM
I wonder if it would help with my bad memory? What were we talking about again?

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 04, 2009, 08:47:59 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on September 04, 2009, 08:13:33 AM
Are you sure?
I'm positive. No brain injury, and my memory is better than the average bear. 
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Exterminator on September 04, 2009, 09:06:02 AM
Yeah, and those quoting skills are sharp, too!   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 04, 2009, 09:23:46 AM
Don't make me come chop you in the throat.
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Exterminator on September 04, 2009, 09:27:34 AM
I'm just sayin'...   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 04, 2009, 09:40:08 AM
Yeah, yeah, you just keep on sayin'.  I actually have gas in the van and am looking for a reason to drive to Indy.
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: Exterminator on September 04, 2009, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: pariann on September 04, 2009, 09:40:08 AM
Yeah, yeah, you just keep on sayin'.  I actually have gas in the van and am looking for a reason to drive to Indy.

Ooooooo...scary!   :razz:
Title: Re: Injectable biogel jumpstarts regrowth of injured brain tissue
Post by: pariann on September 04, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Am I intimidating you yet?  :wink: