SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 12, 2026Science Daily

The adult brain can repair itself better than scientists thought

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Scientists at the University of Zurich discovered that the adult brain can repair itself better than previously thought. Specialized "regenerative" astrocytes send newly formed cell nuclei across long distances to rebuild damaged brain tissue. This finding could lead to new treatments for brain injuries and autoimmune diseases that destroy astrocytes.

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