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

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For decades, multiple sclerosis (MS) research has focused largely on the inflammatory lesions visible on MRI scans. Yet new ...

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Lab-grown brain cells improved stroke recovery in mice by repairing circuits and reducing damage. Human trials could follow within 5–7 years.

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