Thursday, June 4, 2009

Brains!

The Maryland bio research firm NeuralStem, has just been awarded a patent for several new chemicals that promote the regrowth of neurons!

Now, Gentle Reader, I can already hear you saying "um...cool!"

Let me explain. Brain cell are the only ones in your body that don't grow back. This is why drinking is bad and helmets are good. The idea that there might one day be a drug that can promote regrowth of healthy brain tissue after its been damaged is groundbreaking.

For more on this and science worthy of Bill Nye tune in to MDMWSK. Richard Garr, President and CEO of NeuralStem will be on our show on Monday morning talking with Nathan.

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