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Tiny worms may help doctors treat human brain disease
KSL • • science
Key Points:
- Scientists at the University of Georgia are studying planarians, tiny worms capable of regenerating parts of their brains.
- Researchers identified nearly a dozen genes in planarians that aid in the growth of new brain cells, which are similar to neurons found in humans.
- Understanding the function of these genes could lead to new treatments for brain diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and brain injuries.
