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This image shows the proposed role of myelinophagy in a Schwann cell after nerve injury and axon degeneration.

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·July 6, 2015·4 min read

Schwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve Damage

A new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.

This image shows the regeneration of a mouse corticospinal tract axon.

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·July 2, 2015·4 min read

Regenerating Corticospinal Tract Axons

Researchers have discovered a way to stimulate the growth of corticospinal axons. The finding could potentially help with the development of new treatments for those suffering from spinal cord injuries.

This illustration shows the axons, synapses and motor neurons stained in a cross section of a rat's spinal cord.

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·March 12, 2015·3 min read

Regeneration of Damaged Neurons Promoted by Cancer Drug

Epothilone, a cancer drug, appears to be effective in reducing scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries and stimulating neuroregeneration, a new study reports.

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·November 17, 2014·2 min read

Growth Factor Regenerates Damaged Nerves Without Sprouting New Blood Vessels

VEGF-B can regenerate damaged peripheral nerves without causing new blood vessels to grow, a new study reports.

This image shows regenerated auditory neurons using gene therapy.

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·April 23, 2014·3 min read

Bionic Ear Technology Used for Gene Therapy

Researchers use electrical pulses delivered from cochlear implants to deliver gene therapy and regrow auditory neurons.

This image shows a neuron with lots of branches.

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·February 25, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Generate New Neurons in Brains, Spinal Cords of Living Adult Mammals

Researchers reprogram astrocytes to become functional neurons in living mammals.

The image is taken from the study. The caption provides a better description.

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·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve Cells

Researchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.

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·September 19, 2013·3 min read

Worm Research: Right Combination of Sugars Regulates Brain Development

A new study reveals how the tiny mir-79 molecule regulates neural development in roundworms.

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·August 15, 2013·3 min read

Sympathetic Neurons Engage in “Cross Talk” With Cells in the Pancreas During Early Development

Researchers identify sympathetic nerves as critical players in organizing pancreatic cells during development.

This is an MRI of patient with cancer in the occipital lobe.

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·August 12, 2013·3 min read

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Researchers suggest neural stem cells could be resistant to radiation. The stem cells could be roused from a hibernation-like state in order to reproduce and generate new cells which have the ability to migrate, replace injured cells and restore lost function.