'Nanoflowers' can heal brain cells and protect against diseases

'Nanoflowers' can heal brain cells and protect against diseases

A new study shows that nanoflowers—a type of metallic flower-shaped nanoparticle—can protect and heal brain cells by promoting the health and turnover of mitochondria. Mitochondria are the molecular machines responsible for producing most of our cells’ energy. These findings suggest a promising new approach to neurotherapeutics that targets the underlying mechanisms of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, rather than just managing symptoms…