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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