TED: The brain may be able to repair itself -- with help | Jocelyne Bloch

The video discusses the challenges and advancements in functional neurosurgery, focusing on brain repair. It highlights the discovery of a new cell population that behaves like stem cells and its potential for brain repair. Experiments with monkeys show promising results in cell re-implantation, leading to improved recovery after brain lesions. The video also addresses the regulatory challenges in moving towards human clinical trials and the future prospects of this research.

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