Brain and spinal cord function could be repaired by new synthetic molecule, research shows

Scientists hope study could offer hope for Alzheimer’s and epilepsy sufferers

A team of scientists led by the University of Cambridge have created a synthetic "molecule bridge" called CPTX that could help repair brain and spinal cord damage. (SWNS)

Scientists have created a synthetic molecule that could repair brain and spinal cord damage, offering hope to Alzheimer’s and epilepsy sufferers.

Inspired by the way brain cells usually connect, a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge created a synthetic version of Cerebellin-1 – a protein that links neuronal cells.

The new molecule, called CPTX, acts as a “bridge” to help repair or replace connections lost because of disease or damage.