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Neural transplantation is a medical procedure that involves the transplantation of cells and neural tissues into an organism’s CNS (Central Nervous System).

History
Research into this procedure started in 1890, when Gilman Thompson published an article on successful brain grafting, however further research in this area did not gain traction until the 1970s. The next few decades brought more information and research in to the procedure, primarily through experiments with animals, as well as some clinical tests done with human patients with Parkinson’s disease. Since then, research has slowed down due to problematic issues such as ethical issues regarding human patients, as well as contradictory results with some clinical tests.

Uses
Neural transplantation has been looked at to primarily help with the treatment of neurological disorders and diseases.

Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition where dopamine is not produced in levels required in the brain. With neural transplantation, dopaminergic fetal tissue is transplanted, and replaces the destroyed neurons. Clinical studies have found this to be effective in a number of cases, and shows proof that it could be effective therapeutically.