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Scientists discovered that brain support cells located far from spinal cord injuries send signals that help clean up damage and promote healing. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for paralysis, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
A biotech company is preparing to test a revolutionary brain sensor that uses lab-grown neurons instead of metal electrodes, offering hope for treating conditions from stroke recovery to Parkinson's disease. Unlike traditional implants that damage brain tissue, this gentler approach could help millions suffering from neurological conditions.
Researchers discovered how to keep brain cells healing for months after a stroke, potentially helping millions recover abilities they thought were lost forever. A new treatment sustained recovery even in the chronic phase when improvement typically stops.
Scientists at University of Rochester developed a gene therapy that uses the brain's natural cleaning system to deliver treatments throughout the brain, avoiding one of medicine's toughest obstacles. The breakthrough could transform treatment for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood brain disorders.
A medication that's helped millions manage diabetes for six decades just revealed a stunning second talent. Researchers have discovered metformin also works in the brain, opening new doors for treating neurological conditions.
Scientists discovered that digital brain models work better when brain regions compete for resources, just like in real life. This breakthrough could revolutionize personalized medicine and help more treatments succeed in human trials.
International researchers discovered how to engineer tiny medicine carriers that trick the body's own blood proteins into safely delivering drugs past the brain's protective barrier. This breakthrough could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and deadly brain cancers.
When Amy Grant feared she'd never fully recover from her 2022 bike accident, her husband Vince Gill gave her perspective that changed everything. His simple advice helped her navigate depression and reclaim her life.
A Virginia high school senior is first author on groundbreaking research using hydrogel "brain phantoms" to measure traumatic brain injury forces without animal testing. The lab's artificial rat brains, made from materials similar to Jell-O, could revolutionize how researchers study concussions and brain trauma.
New research shows that imagining small, possible next steps helps people heal from grief better than trying to "bounce back." Scientists found this approach actually reduces the brain's threat response during hard times.
Laura Moore was thrown from a four-wheeler at 16, suffering severe brain damage that doctors struggled to stabilize. Twenty-three years later, she's thriving and leading Kansas's charge to support brain injury survivors.
A high school football player collapsed on the sideline and fell into a coma with a traumatic brain injury. He met another brain injury patient during treatment, and now they're engaged to be married. #
Scientists in Japan discovered that exercise triggers muscle cells to send healing mitochondria to damaged brain cells through the bloodstream, opening doors to new stroke treatments. This breakthrough could help elderly patients too frail to exercise benefit from mitochondrial transfusions.
For the first time, researchers have tracked how a mother's brain rewires itself during pregnancy, revealing widespread changes in nearly every brain region. The groundbreaking Maternal Brain Project is finally studying what happens to women's brains during motherhood, a topic science has largely ignored until now.
Indian researchers just mapped the human brainstem in stunning 3D detail, giving doctors and scientists a powerful new tool to understand and treat brain disorders. The free atlas could transform how we diagnose and heal some of the most complex neurological conditions.
A brain injury survivor shares how the best healing came when his neurosurgeon combined medical mastery with humble listening. His story reveals why modern patients trust doctors who treat them as partners, not just recipients of orders.
Scientists discovered that older adults who wrote about their deepest emotions healed from minor wounds 76% faster than those who kept neutral journals. The breakthrough reveals how confronting psychological stress can trigger remarkable physical healing.
Brain tumor patients in Augusta, Georgia can now receive treatment without surgery, incisions, or even general anesthesia. The new Gamma Knife Esprit system is already helping patients heal faster with fewer side effects.
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New brain imaging studies reveal pregnancy doesn't cause "mommy brain" decline—it triggers profound neural rewiring that enhances bonding, emotional intelligence, and may even make brains younger. Scientists say the transformation is as significant as adolescence.
Scientists discovered that neurons in the wrong place can take over essential brain functions, challenging everything we thought about how the brain works. This breakthrough could transform treatments for brain injuries and developmental disorders.
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