Art Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 http://i25.tinypic.com/ivy7aq.png New research shows that an artificial dye that is chemically similar to the one used in blue M&Ms may hold promise in treating spinal cord injuries, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The compound, called Brilliant Blue G, was injected into the veins of rats within 15 minutes of their receiving a paralyzing injury. The rats given the BBG solution temporarily turned blue and regained their ability to walk, albeit with a limp. The rats that didn't receive the dye also recovered, but to a lesser extent than rats that received BBG. The new findings build on earlier research by the same scientists that showed adenosine triphosphate, a chemical that keeps the body's cells alive, floods into an area surrounding a spinal cord injury, killing the cells that normally allow us to move. Chicago Tribune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 How odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 The rats given the BBG solution temporarily turned blue haha pretty interesting though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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