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The discussion revolves around the validity of a news article related to foreign cells and their interaction with the immune system, particularly in the context of brain cells. Participants explore the implications of immune responses and the conditions under which foreign cells might survive in the brain.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the credibility of the news article, suggesting it contains errors.
  • One participant questions whether foreign cells would be killed by the immune response, proposing that the immune system in the brain is weak and may allow for survival.
  • Another participant suggests that immune suppression could be used to prevent rejection of foreign cells.
  • Concerns are raised about the survival of foreign cells in the brain without proper connections, growth factors, or nutrients.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about the news article's claims, but there is no consensus on the mechanisms of immune response or the viability of foreign cells in the brain.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the potential for immune suppression and the unique characteristics of the brain's immune system, but the discussion remains speculative regarding the actual conditions and outcomes.

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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15891104-13762,00.html

wow. *shakes head* Can't find a link? Make your own today!
 
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Biology news on Phys.org
we do have links.
but I agree that research you cited seems kinda screwy.
 
Never trust a news article that mis-spells "and".

In all seriousness though, wouldn't the foreign cells be killed by immune response?
 
matthyaouw said:
Never trust a news article that mis-spells "and".

In all seriousness though, wouldn't the foreign cells be killed by immune response?

They might not be, for one the immune system in the brain is weak at best, it is sometimes considered to be an immune privileged system due to blood brain barrier and other mechanisms, also if one wanted to eliminate immune rejection altogether then any number of immune suppressive drugs are available. Even if these experiments were real (highly doubtful), the cells would most likely just wither and die without the proper connections/growth factors/stimulation/nutrients etc that keep normal brain cells alive.
 

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