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New research into brain chemistry could help to prevent brain injury in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's.

Research published in the Journal of Physiology discovered that a molecule known as KCC2 has a protective function in the brain.

Authors believe that by developing an artificial form of this compound, they could provide 'neuroprotection' to those with brain injury.

Lead author Dr Igor Medina of the University de la Mediteranee explained that neuron damage can result from conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, brain injury or chronic neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

"When brain tissue is damaged, cells often continue to die after the initial stimulus has stopped. So it is important to find a way of stopping this cascade of cell death," he said.

In other news, a study published in journal NeuroImage has identified a new X-ray method which could result in a better understanding of brain injury.

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