Neural degeneration refers to the gradual deterioration and damage of nerve cells in the brain or spine over time. This can result in the loss of important functions, such as movement or memory. Full definition
Now, mitochondria are already very tightly associated to neural degeneration in the visual system and throughout the central nervous system. (glaucoma.org)
«Our findings have the potential to transform current understanding of neural degeneration in epilepsy (a wide - reaching and often intractable condition, affecting 50 million people worldwide),» writes Dr. Macknik, «as well as its potential treatment. (sciencedaily.com)
When scientists gave mice an oral drug called LM11A - 31 (designed to prevent neural degeneration in Alzheimer's patients) just hours after a complete spinal cord injury, it limited the death of cells that protect nerve fibers, allowing test rodents to retain their ability to walk and swim. (discovermagazine.com)