Crayfish turn blood into brain cells

• Autores: Catherine Brahic
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 2982, 2014, pág. 12
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Humans can make new neurons, but only from specialized stem cells. Crayfish, meanwhile, can convert blood cells to neurons that then resupply their eyes talks and smell circuits. Although crayfish and humans are very different, the discovery may one day help people to regenerate their own brain cells. Olfactory nerves are continuously exposed to damage and so regenerate naturally in many animals, from flies to humans, and crustaceans too. It makes sense that crayfish have a way to replenish these nerves.