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, ...

Schwann cells are known to protect and repair nerve cells. Until now, however, it was not known that they themselves take over functions of certain immune cells during nerve healing. For example, they ...

LONDON, (IANS) – Intermittent fasting helps change the activity of gut bacteria and increase their ability to recover from nerve damage, according to a study conducted on mice. Researchers from the ...

Nerve damage can be an unfortunate side effect from an accident, illness or even certain treatments, like chemotherapy.Fortunately, the peripheral ...

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Nerve damage is one of the most painful things humans have to endure. Millions of people are suffering because of nerve pain every year. The pain is described as frequent burning or stabbing on the ...

In the center of your body’s repair system are tiny cells with mighty power—pericytes. These small but active cells surround the smallest blood vessels and help maintain and heal tissues. Now, new ...

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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.

Scientists show that Schwann cells take over functions of immune cells in nerve healing. Similar mechanisms could prevent nerve tumors from growing. Schwann cells are known to protect and repair nerve ...