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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a news article that presents questionable research on foreign cells in the brain. Participants express doubt about the credibility of the article, particularly due to a spelling error. Key points include the idea that the brain's immune system is relatively weak, which may allow foreign cells to survive despite immune responses. Additionally, the use of immunosuppressive drugs could potentially prevent rejection of these cells. However, concerns are raised about the viability of these foreign cells, as they may not survive without the necessary connections, growth factors, and nutrients that are essential for normal brain cell function.
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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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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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