Brain repair 'may be boosted by curry spice'

A spice commonly found in curries may boost the brain's ability to
heal itself, according to a report in the journal Stem Cell Research
and Therapy . The German study suggests a compound found in
turmeric could encourage the growth of nerve cells thought to be
part of the brain's repair kit. Scientists say this work, based in
rats, may pave the way for future drugs for strokes and
Alzheimer's disease. But they say more trials are needed to see
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People shouldn't take this as a sign to stock up on supplies of turmeric for the
spice rack” End...