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11/03/2017 / By Janine Acero

Damage control and regeneration: Researchers find that the immune system also plays a role in nervous system health

A new study reveals that certain immune cells called neutrophils help the nervous system clear debris brought about by nerve damage before cell repair can take place, reports Science Daily. The research team studied mice and found that damaged nerve cells produce a stream of molecular “lures” that specifically attract neutrophils to the injury sites. Once […]

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