Scientists Discover How Adult Brains Rewire Themselves After Injury
This could lead to new treatments for stroke and brain injury recovery.
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- Adult brains can rewire themselves after damage, contrary to old beliefs.
- This could lead to new treatments for stroke, brain injury, and Alzheimer's.
- The research is still early, and human therapies are years away.
Why It Matters
This could lead to new therapies that help stroke and brain injury patients recover lost functions.