Explore the fascinating world of neurogenesis and its implications for regeneration in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Professor Achilleas Gravanis. Discover how the human brain's efforts to reverse neurodegeneration by activating hidden stem cells and enhancing neuronal cooperation serve as a powerful metaphor for environmental regeneration after wildfire disasters. Delve into cutting-edge research on neuroprotective and neuroregenerative compounds, as well as 3D biomaterial scaffold technologies for neural stem cells. Learn about potential applications in treating neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. Gain insights from a distinguished expert in pharmacology and biomedical research, whose work spans academia, industry, and policy-making in the field of life sciences.
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Neurogenesis: Lessons of Regeneration | Achilleas Gravanis | TEDxRhodes
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