University of Guelph study first to identify the cells driving gecko's ability to re-grow its tail

(University of Guelph) A U of G researcher has discovered the spinal cord of the gecko's tail houses a special type of stem cell known as the radial glia. When the tail detaches, these cells jump into action by proliferating and making different proteins in response to the injury. The result is a brand new spinal cord. This finding has implications for developing a way to treat humans with spinal cord injuries.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news