Regeneration

‘Love hormone’ oxytocin could help reverse damage from heart attacks via cell regeneration

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‘Love hormone’ oxytocin could help reverse damage from heart attacks via cell regeneration

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A chemical released during sex could become a new treatment for heart attack patients, new research reveals. Oxytocin, called the “love hormone,” helps heal the organ by boosting production of stem cells, researchers at Michigan State University say. The findings are based on human tissue grown in the lab and experiments … Read more

Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Regeneration – Groundbreaking Study Offers New Insight

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Regeneration – Groundbreaking Study Offers New Insight

Neuron generation trajectories. Credit: BGI Genomics The first-ever axolotl stereo-seq gives new insights into brain regeneration. Because of its distinctive and adorable look, the axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum is a popular pet. Unlike other metamorphosing salamanders, axolotls (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) never outgrow their larval, juvenile stage, a trait known as neoteny. It’s also recognized for its ability … Read more