regeneration
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Piecing It Back Together: Growing new neurons for Huntington’s disease
7 min read
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.
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Fountain of youth: HTT protein repairs neurons by maintaining youthful state
5 min read
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