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Also, our myelin regenerates just fine on its own in the peripheral nervous system (within limits). It is the spinal cord, CNS, regeneration that is the challenge. Numerous researchers are also focusing on the reasons why the peripheral nervous system spontaneously regenerates, while the central nervous system does not. It is not directly my field, so I won't get into it too much.
Ustwo, I think that you are giving the public at large too much credit for scientific knowledge. In my experience, if you say stem cells to your average Joe or Jane on the street, you get either a blank stare or a vehement diatribe about killing babies.
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