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Injectable Gel May Help Brain Tissue Regenerate

By Michael Kaplen

An injectable biomaterial gel may help brain tissue grow at the site of a traumatic brain injury, according to findings by a Clemson University bioengineer which were presented on Wednesday, at the Military Research Forum in Kansas City. The conference is geared toward improving the overall health and welfare of the U.S. armed forces, their families, veterans and the American public.

The research findings show that the biomaterial gel made up of both synthetic and natural sources has the potential to spur the growth of a patient's own neural stem cells in the body, structurally repairing the brain injury site.

The researchers predict the procedure may be ready for human testing in about three years.

Full post as published by Brain Injury News and Information on September 09, 2009 (boomark / email).