Many brain cells, including neurons, which send messages within the brain and to the rest of the body, ceased decaying and appear to have been revived in dramatic and detectable ways. But the study suggests that brain cells are hardier than previously thought, said study co-author and Yale neuroscientist Nenad Sestan. Speaking to reporters Tuesday in advance of publication, the Yale researchers addressed some of the objections. Moreover, the experiment employed a chemical that inhibited overall brain activity. The scientists say that helped brain cells avoid stress.

Source: Washington Post April 17, 2019 16:52 UTC