Ethically generated ‘robots’ trigger healing in nerve cells | Christian Institute
Ethically generated ‘biological robots’ help damaged nerve cells to repair themselves, scientists have discovered.
Announcing the medical breakthrough, doctoral researcher Gizem Gumuskaya said the “Anthrobots” can be produced using a patient’s own lung cells “instead of embryonic cells”.
It is believed the discovery could help in the development of tailored treatments for nerve damage to the eyes, spine and brain.
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Team leader Professor Michael Levin said: “It is fascinating and completely unexpected that normal patient tracheal cells, without modifying their DNA, can move on their own and encourage neuron growth across a region of damage”.
Source: Ethically generated ‘robots’ trigger healing in nerve cells – The Christian Institute
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