nerve regeneration

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·September 19, 2015

3D Printed Guide Helps Regrow Complex Nerves After Injury

Researchers have developed a 3D printed guide that helps regrow neurons and restore both sensory and motor function following complex nerve injury. Read More

The image shows a cross section through a mouse nerve.

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·January 28, 2013

Glial Cells Assist in the Repair of Injured Nerves

Researchers have discovered that, following nerve damage, peripheral glial cells produce the growth factor neuregulin1, which assists in the regeneration of damaged nerves. Read More

Scientists in front of computer monitors examine microscope images showing the growth of axons.

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·October 2, 2012

Study Suggests Immune System Can Boost Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves

Research seeks the 'master knob' to turn on nerve repair. Modulating immune response to injury could accelerate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, a new study in an animal model has found. By altering activity of the macrophage cells that respond to injuries, researchers dramatically increased the rate at which nerve processes regrew. Read More