The brain's mechanisms for repairing injuries caused by trauma or degenerative diseases are not yet known in detail. Now, a study from the University of Barcelona describes a new strategy based on ...

Imagine if a simple vitamin could help your brain repair itself. Recent research suggests it might be possible. Scientists from Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology have developed enhanced vitamin ...

Effective axon regeneration is critical for restoring nerve function in patients with axon injury-related neurological diseases, yet adult mammals show limited regenerative capacity in central axonal ...

The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neurons can be extraordinarily large, with their extensions reaching up to ...

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are capable of regenerating after injury. This is why injuries to the central ...

Newswise — Traumatic spinal cord injury is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, often resulting in irreversible loss of motor function. While the initial mechanical damage is unavoidable ...