(IDR) – A new study has revealed that the brain can recover lost vision after injury by creating new neural pathways rather than regenerating damaged cells.
In this surprising discovery, scientists found that surviving neurons in the visual system can grow additional branches to reconnect the eye with the brain, a process that could offer hope for millions suffering from vision loss due to brain injuries. However, the process appears to vary significantly between males and females.
For years, it was believed that neurons in the brain could not regenerate once damaged, especially in mammals. This new research, led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University, challenges that assumption, demonstrating that the brain has a remarkable ability to heal itself. CONTINUE