Hey All,

I came across this and I thought I would share this with you. Looks very promising, and the great news is that it may only be 3 years away from clinical trials.

By John von Radowitz

Thursday September 03 2009

An injectable "biogel" that may help car crash victims recover from brain injuries could be tested on patients in three years.

The material, which contains a cocktail of synthetic and natural chemicals, spurs the growth of neural stem cells, which repair damaged nerves.

After promising results from studies on rats, scientists in America say the treatment could be ready for patient trials in as little as three years.

It is hoped the biogel could also be used to treat wounded soldiers with head injuries.

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- John von Radowitz
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http://www.herald.ie/world-news/stem...s-1877230.html