Scientists research way of repairing damaged nerves in brain injury patientsRSS Feed

A scientist from Jamaica may have discovered a way to repair damaged nerves in those with brain and spinal cord injuries.

Dr Patrice Smith and her colleagues at Harvard have conducted research in which they induce repair signals in the brain of patients with brain injury, the Gleaner reports.

The scientists discovered that, in brain and spinal cord injury patients, these repair messages are usually blocked by the molecule SOCS3.

Speaking to the newspaper, Dr Smith explained that, in the absence of this molecule, damaged nerves are able to regenerate.

"My hope is that the research will help people who suffer from brain and spinal cord injuries by helping to repair the injuries they may have received in an accident, or just through the natural ageing process," added Dr Smith.

Medpagetoday.com reported that recent research by scientists at Emory University found that the hormone progesterone improves the survival and function of neurones after traumatic brain injuries.

Serious Law, specialists in brain injury compensation.

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