Researchers Develop Nanotechnology Technique to Restore Damaged Nerve Cells

Neurons (red) and astrocytes (green), which can be made from neural stem cells, are seen in this undated file photo, released by the Institute for Stem Cell Research on Aug. 16, 2005. Institute for Stem Cell Research via Getty Images

Researchers created a new technique using nano-magnets to restore damaged nerve cells (neurons).

Neurons are the basic units of the brain and the nervous system. If they are damaged by degenerative disease or physical trauma, their ability to repair and heal is limited.