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A Natural Stress Signal May Be the Key to Brain Self-Repair

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A Natural Stress Signal May Be the Key to Brain Self-Repair

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Researchers have discovered that a hormone typically associated with stress actually plays a vital role in helping the brain heal itself after an injury. By prompting specialized cells to rebuild protective nerve insulation, this surprising mechanism offers promising new insights into brain development and recovery.

Researchers have discovered that a hormone typically associated with stress actually plays a vital role in helping the brain heal itself after an injury. By prompting specialized cells to rebuild protective nerve insulation, this surprising mechanism offers promising new insights into brain development and recovery.

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