Researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for stroke. [s]Science Daily[/s] reports that in the [b]University of Adelaide’s Centre for Stem Cell Research[/b] laboratory studies have shown that stem cells from teeth can develop and form complex networks of brain-like cells. Although these cells haven't developed into fully fledged neurons, researchers believe it's just a matter of time and the right conditions for it to happen.
[link url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140430192527.htm]Full Science Daily report[/link]
[link url=http://stemcellres.com/content/5/1/30]Stem Cell Research & Therapy abstract[/link]