Study reveals a previously unknown ability of the brain to repair itself

Study reveals a previously unknown ability of the brain to repair itself

The brain evidently can regenerate itself better than previously assumed after injuries or certain autoimmune diseases.

Regenerative Astrocytes Repair Brain Damage

Using real-time two-photon microscopy in living mice, researchers discovered a specialized group of "regenerative" astrocytes that step in to repair damaged brain areas.

Scientists Discover the Brain Can Repair Itself More Extensively Than Previously Believed

(Bioengineer) – Astrocytes, the star-shaped cells that support and nourish neurons, may possess a far greater capacity for self-repair than scientists once believed. In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers at the University of Zurich have identified a specialized population of “regenerative” astrocytes that helps repopulate damaged regions of the adult mouse brain. Their most unexpected discovery is that these cells do not initi…

The brain can repair itself better than we thought

University of Zurich researchers discovered regenerative astrocytes that rebuild damaged brain networks, revealing a hidden repair mechanism in adult brains.