June 18, 1999

Research by Neuroscientists Suggests That the Brain May Be Able to Repair Itself

By DAVID L. WHEELER

Recent experiments with neural stem cells may lead to new treatments for head and spinal injuries

Biologists often marvel at the brain's abilities, but they also note one key failing: It does not repair itself.

Now, however, recent findings by neuroscientists have hinted that the brain might be able to rebound from injuries with some outside help. "Most of us believe

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