UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury.

Cells have a variety of processes and pathways that can repair damage and boost healing. Scientists have now discovered .. | ...

Using mice with stroke-induced brain damage, the researchers found that injections of human stem cells could successfully ...

When cells are injured, they can "vomit" their insides out to help them heal faster, according to a new study. While ...

An experimental stem cell therapy has been shown to improve recovery in mouse models of stroke, even when delivered a week ...

Damage to the body's peripheral nerves can cause pain and movement disorders. Researchers have recently investigated how damaged nerves can regenerate better. They found that fat tissue strongly ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how the cells that let us hear can repair themselves after being damaged. That important insight could benefit efforts to develop ...

Brain cells receive sensory inputs from the outside world and send signals throughout the body telling organs and muscles what to do. Although neurons comprise only 10% of brain cells, their ...

The human body possesses remarkable abilities to heal, regenerate and protect itself when given the right nutritional support. Certain foods contain unique compounds that can simultaneously support ...

A recent study reveals that stem cell injections may repair brain damage caused by stroke, demonstrating promising results in mice.