Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

A new mouse model study from Johns Hopkins suggests that neural stem cells can help replace cells injured by radiation, potentially restoring lost function. This finding bucks the long-held belief that once damaged by radiation, healthy brain cells cannot regnerate.  “Despite being hit hard by radiation, it turns out that neural stem cells are like the special forces, on standby waiting to be activated,” says the lead author of the study. “Now we might figure out how to unleash the potential of these stem cells to repair human brain damage.” The results of this study offer promise to brain cancer patients and those with progressive neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Click here to read the full story.