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What is one reason that brain or spinal injuries cannot often be repaired?
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∙ 13y ago
The nerves which make up the spinal cord are the direct route between the brain and the body, and are so immense in their complexities that it is incredibly difficult to repair, replace or emulate their function. The cells are also so specific in their function that many lack the capacity to divide and repair themselves. This means they cannot self repair, or be repaired as we simply lack the knowledge, technology and ability to repair them at this moment in time.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBrain cells do not reproduce
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