Humble aquarium fish helps Melbourne scientists discover how to reverse muscle trauma – ABC News

Melbourne scientists say they have found a way to harness the power of stem cells and make them regenerate muscle, in a discovery that could offer hope for muscular dystrophy sufferers, the elderly and people with muscular limb damage.

• Monash researchers found that a fish protein stimulates stem cells that accelerate muscle repair
• They say the speed and extent of the repairs haven’t been seen before
• Clinical trials are at least two years away, but researchers hope the discovery will change lives

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