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Molecular messengers perform a crucial role in the ability of injured nerve cells to heal themselves

will be published in the March 3'rd issue of Neuron. The scientists hope that these findings might advance the future search for new therapies for injured nerve fibers.

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The research team also included Prof. Rony Seger of the Biological Regulation Department, Prof. Michael Elbaum of the Materials and Interfaces Department, graduate students Keren Ben Yaakov and Yael Segal-Ruder of the Biological Chemistry Department, and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Daphna Frenkiel-Krispin of the Materials and Interfaces Department.

Dr. Michael Fainzilber's research is supported by the Y. Leon Benoziyo Institute for Molecular Medicine; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fischer, Larchmont, NY; the Abisch Frenkel Foundation for the Promotion of Life Sciences; the Irwin Green Alzheimer's Research Fund and the Buddy Taub Foundation.

Dr. Fainzilber is the incumbent of the Daniel E. Koshland Sr. Career Development Chair.


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Source:Weizmann Institute


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