From Development to Regeneration: The Power of Bioelectricity

Scientists harness the power of bioelectricity to encourage brain tissue regeneration after stroke.

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Bioelectrical gradients guide embryonic development by creating an electrical scaffold for tissue and organ growth. Researchers harness the power of bioelectricity to devise strategies for regenerating various tissues, including promoting brain recovery after stroke.

In this episode, Iris Kulbatski from The Scientist spoke with Paul George, a physician scientist in the Department of Neurology at Stanford University, to learn more about his team’s research on bioelectricity for stroke recovery.

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Paul George, MD, PhD





Paul George, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University



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