A recent study suggests that after a stroke, the brain may attempt to heal itself in an unexpected way. While the damaged ...

After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of ...

AI analysis of 500 stroke survivors reveals that the brain compensates for severe injury by "rejuvenating" undamaged regions.

New research in mice has identified specific brain cells that drive recovery after stroke, offering a biological explanation ...

Candice Maenza received salary support from a National Institutes of Health grant. Robert Sainburg receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and ...