Add to Google
Blue Rats Move Again After Dye Injection
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Anuradha Menon
Home >> Headlines >> Biology
  Peralink
Fifteen minutes after this rat was paralyzed, researchers injected the rodent with Brilliant Blue G dye, a derivative of common food coloring Blue Number One. The dye reduced inflammation of the spinal cord, which allowed the rats to take clumsy steps—but not walk—within weeks, a new study says. In both rats and people, secondary inflammation following spinal cord trauma causes more lasting damage than the initial injury: Swelling sparks a small "stroke," which stops blood flow.    (source: news.nationalgeographic.com)



Related News Whiskers-like Sense for Humans under Development Whiskers-like Sense for Humans under Development Herpes Virus Holds New Hope for Gene Therapy Herpes Virus Holds New Hope for Gene Therapy

Related Pictures Grimpoteuthis the 'Dumbo Octopus' Grimpoteuthis the 'Dumbo Octopus' DNA 'Origami' DNA 'Origami'

Other Articles Mind Controlled Bionic Limbs Mind Controlled Bionic Limbs 2008 In Technology 2008 In Technology


Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Site Profile
Copyright © 2011 The Future of Things. All rights reserved.
Feedback Form