Nerve damage can be an unfortunate side effect from an accident, illness or even certain treatments, like chemotherapy. Fortunately, the peripheral nervous system can heal itself to a certain extent, ...

Once dismissed as “junk,” a group of RNA molecules has been found to help regrow damaged nerves in mice in new research. The discovery could unlock new ways to treat nerve injuries and even restore ...

New research by physician scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a recently discovered type of immune cell can regrow nerve fibers in the central nervous system, which may ...

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In a new study, neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a special type of human white blood cell that has the potential to regrow nerve fibers. The study findings, ...

Today on my table…He’s lucky to be alive. He is a strong man in his late thirties. It’s been a few years since an injury that nearly cost him everything. His spinal cord was damaged from an infection ...

Regenerating body parts might sound like science fiction, but certain animals do it with precision and consistency. Scientists study them closely to better understand the biology behind healing. These ...

Although often glossed over, the human liver is a pretty amazing organ. Not just because it’s pretty much the sole thing that prevents our food from killing us, but also because it’s the only organ in ...

A biodegradable, honeycomb-shaped scaffold may be a step forward in helping injured nerves regrow and reconnect, reported BBC News. Researchers were able to grow Schwann cells, which support ...

A recent University of Michigan study in mice adds to the evidence regarding a specific protein inside of the nerves, called Sarm1, that appears to be essential for their regeneration.