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Researchers regrow damaged nerves with polymer and protein

January 22, 2020 by

Researchers have created a biodegradable nerve guide -- a polymer tube -- filled with growth-promoting protein that can regenerate long sections of damaged nerves, without the need for transplanting stem cells or a donor nerve.

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