Articles with the topic: regeneration

Piecing It Back Together: Growing new neurons for Huntington’s disease

Piecing It Back Together: Growing new neurons for Huntington’s disease

New research suggests the adult brain can be convinced to grow new neurons to replace those lost in Huntington’s disease. The SUPER exciting part? These cells don’t just grow—they seem to connect and function, like puzzle pieces clicking into place.

Dr Sarah HernandezApril 10, 2025

Fountain of youth: HTT protein repairs neurons by maintaining youthful state

Fountain of youth: HTT protein repairs neurons by maintaining youthful state

Another clue about the normal function of the huntingtin protein; a team of scientists has recently found that huntingtin seems to play an important role in repairing damaged nerve cells

Dr Rachel Harding and Dr Sarah HernandezMay 13, 2020

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