Scientists regenerate rat muscle tissue, with an eye toward human applications
Muscle lost through traumatic injury, congenital defect, or tumor ablation may soon be regenerated from within. A team of researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has shown how stem cells in the body of mice and rats can be mobilized to form new muscle in damaged regions... Continue Reading Scientists regenerate rat muscle tissue, with an eye toward human applications
Section: Science
Tags: Muscle, Repair, Research, Stem Cells, Treatment, Wake Forest
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