Tag: Brain Function

  • Can Yaks Help Repair Nerve Damage in MS?

    Can Yaks Help Repair Nerve Damage in MS?

    It’s not often that an animal living quietly in the mountains becomes part of a medical breakthrough. But that’s exactly what’s happening with yaks. Scientists studying these high-altitude animals have found something unusual. Yaks carry a genetic trait that seems to help repair myelin, the protective coating around your nerves. This is a big deal…

  • This Man Was Born Without 90% Of His Brain & Never Knew It

    This Man Was Born Without 90% Of His Brain & Never Knew It

    We often hear claims that people only use 10% of their brain, a myth that has been widely debunked. But an extraordinary case from 2007 brought new meaning to this idea when a French man discovered he was missing most of his brain – and had lived his whole life without knowing it. At 44…