Siddharthan Chandran: Can the damaged brain repair itself?

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10 жыл бұрын

After a traumatic brain injury, it sometimes happens that the brain can repair itself, building new brain cells to replace damaged ones. But the repair doesn't happen quickly enough to allow recovery from degenerative conditions like motor neuron disease (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS). Siddharthan Chandran walks through some new techniques using special stem cells that could allow the damaged brain to rebuild faster.
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@freeafrikanow 7 жыл бұрын

I have sustained a TBI and I have, fortunately pretty much recovered, my one piece of advice, that I've come across, is to constantly expand your mind with knowledge.

@yeshuasage3724 6 жыл бұрын

Brad Berry can you elaborate on how you recovered and who assured you that you recovered? I recently got into boxing and fell in love with it, but i leave practice with a headache every time and maybe even a concussion. Any advice would be appreciated

@yourfirstbukake3971 4 жыл бұрын

Brad Berry what a shame i got an std

@beverlyoliverrockspanninga8234 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic talk! As a stroke patient, I must tell you that I have hope for future benefit of such studies :) Thank you

@Ugandangirl 5 жыл бұрын

How are you doing now? My good friend suffered a stroke too...

@parthianwarrior1901 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ugandangirl hey

@adamgw9171 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic level of hope for us brain injury patients & I hope to look forward to brain stem cell treatment to regain the use of my left arm & hand, improve stability & walking & regain what essentially was a 'normal' life. I think this speech gives us all more hope for the future for so many neurological conditions & improve millions of lives very soon.

@Adam123620 10 жыл бұрын

This is literally how you can get people and especially young people into science

@arvinsubramaniam922 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Big words plus chasing prestige does not encourage good scientists

@wanderingwithkedar 2 жыл бұрын

It's not about Young... This is about Indians (Hindus) gets chance now...

@Alive6371 2 жыл бұрын

Young people are already into science

@divinecommerce6760 7 жыл бұрын

I got a nice laugh since I'm both a rocket scientist and a person with brain trauma. On most days I cry but got some humor this morning... I write quantum theorems on reverse gravitation yet since my car accident I sometimes have no idea where I'm at when I get out of the grocery store. It's interesting. But I have faith in my brain's ability to come back better than ever with my daily meditation practice, delicious organic nutrition, and my amazing therapists at Boulder Brain Recovery. 😎💛

@MyCrazyProd 6 жыл бұрын

DIVINE COMMERCE How are you going now ??

@SparkingLife111 6 жыл бұрын

I'm recovering from brain trauma too. I'm determined to make a full recovery. Also add accupuncture if u can im finding it helps a lot

@lassusprophetam8209 6 жыл бұрын

DIVINE COMMERCE I hope you also do stem cell therapy come on now if your rocket scientist you should be able to figure that out.

@fumarate1 5 жыл бұрын

i was an former ice,meth user did i for 10 years by the time i got of it my mind was fucked and fried in the end i turned to meditation and tremor therapy its taken me years to get better.

@COGGYCOGSY 5 жыл бұрын

Check out lions mane mushrooms,

@commonman711 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to tell you right now; the brain most definitely repairs itself. It used to be hard for me to put cohesive sentences together and now, at forty four, I'm able to learn and remember better than ever before.

@busrakorkmaz7842 Жыл бұрын

How is brain repapir itself?.. I was fall i a baby... Has something happened?.. I don't know?..

@commonman711 Жыл бұрын

@@busrakorkmaz7842 God bless you.

@AutumnApril92 2 жыл бұрын

We need more doctors like this, doctors should be scientists of biology but today they are just salesmen.

@lowruna Жыл бұрын

This is a hugh problem in oncology... I met doctors that had great problems with alternative drug use (I do not mean esoteric pills or something) but drugs (certain antibiotics etc.) that had great epigenetic impact against certain cancer cells rather than systemic chemo with their standard stuff (Doxetaxel, Platins, Paclitaxels) and the crazy thing is that they rarely make a chemosensitivity test before using them. So the first line of chemotherapy is "good luck" shot into the void most of the time. There is a big gap between doctors and scientist and patients most of the time believe doctors have some scientist level knowledge which they dont (most of the time)

@desikanks 10 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful! Great work Dr. Siddharthan!!

@mshmbo 10 жыл бұрын

Thank God, such people to be among us. Thank you prof. and all of your colleagues, you have planted big hopes.

@angelic8632002 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic talk!

@p.bamygdala2139 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic talk! Thank you!

@thedukeofnewyork4419 5 жыл бұрын

Smart fella with a good heart .. all power to him

@gabrielgomesbrito 10 жыл бұрын

I wonder why these abnormalities such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease seem to present themselves in areas of increased substantia nigra, and what would be the practical results of regenerating lost neurons from these areas using the fruits of this research...nice! Keep it up! Try to gather as much support as possible in order to raise the masses' awareness towards this branch of science.

@unknownpornstar2327 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when u see someone that passionate about what they do

@utubedano 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing talk! Awesome!

@ajouka7238 4 жыл бұрын

True hero!!! You guys are hope for humanity

@paramjitgill1475 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best talks I have heard and I do congratulate on your articulation on the subject. Your speech points to you being a Malaysian or a Singaporen and Kudos to that

@raminaghajanzadeh8998 Жыл бұрын

We need more innovative people like him, thank you.

@LeonidasGGG 10 жыл бұрын

My grandmother has alzeimer, and thanks to this man, and other like him, maybe when I'm a grandfather...I won't. :)

@Angloth 8 жыл бұрын

+Ivo Teixeira Check out this study! stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm It measures activities that help prevent alzheimers quite dramaticly ;)!

@cameliahudson6438 6 жыл бұрын

??? What do you mean? Just in a few words please

@mhsg 3 жыл бұрын

@@cameliahudson6438 He means, maybe when he's a grandfather, he won't have Alzeimer.

@acohen3951 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely food for thought !

@stemcelltreatment 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video Dr Chandran.

@TonyTony-jq5fc 6 жыл бұрын

Regeneration Center of Thailand sawadeekhab - please look in to the Coimbra Protocol - 95% of patients remain in permanent remission!

@warpussnoluv 10 жыл бұрын

Thankyou sc!great work

@anjummahmood324 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for best information

@tessapjohn Жыл бұрын

Worth watching and learning.

@mae5419 6 жыл бұрын

Good Talk !

@philg6757 10 жыл бұрын

I love an optimist,we need more can do`s in this world. We hear to much can`t do,should`t,would`t do and won't do.

@kakashi76767 9 жыл бұрын

what does that have to do with this talk?

@lakshitaarora6066 4 жыл бұрын

there are we just need to look for them

@TheContrariann 3 жыл бұрын

@@kakashi76767 Listen to the last 2 minutes again

@kvittoelr 10 жыл бұрын

oh i have so many questions for you, or atleast one that is very interesting. really great talk Dr.Siddharthan!

@felixowaga9049 2 жыл бұрын

Very eloquent 👌

@ParoArtPixie 10 жыл бұрын

In 2010, I was diagnosed with Ataxia and since then, I've been saying the same thing he is now, but without much scientific knowledge to back up my claims. I am very glad this man can better explain this.

@Sweetandsour90955 2 жыл бұрын

Did you recover from ataxia?

@lloydgush 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome guy!

@nathankostelac7352 8 жыл бұрын

I love him so much

@0xAdam 10 жыл бұрын

Impressive stuff

@rickmorty5708 2 жыл бұрын

Why isn't this video haven't been talked about in 2021. Honestly this is amazing

@MsGnor 8 жыл бұрын

Electrifying. Thanks for sharing.

@akhilg90 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Dr Vilayanur Ramachandran, another wonderful neuroscientist.

@targetsquad3827 4 жыл бұрын

*INCREDIBLE!*

@Khiarika1 10 жыл бұрын

This is excellent! I didn't unite u def stand the concept of the marrow repairing itself. I wish he'd explained that better, but this would pair up nicely with lissa rankin's principles.

@satyateja4058 7 жыл бұрын

really a very good news ,seems to be a break through

@thatsjustluvly 3 жыл бұрын

Good man Chandran.

@CriticalDamag3 10 жыл бұрын

very interesting

@bapubhaskartribhuwan1824 6 жыл бұрын

excellent

@Angloth 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@rachelanthony6289 6 жыл бұрын

He was just flowing like a stream!

@LosAngeles0911 10 жыл бұрын

I really hope the cost will be reasonable...

@AtheistEve 6 жыл бұрын

Are we there yet?

@racheldaniels5646 5 жыл бұрын

good

@karanahluwalia 10 жыл бұрын

My kudos to Siddharthan Chandran & TED for this fantastic talk and insights! I pray a cure or path to recovery is possible soon for patients. I speak from a personal loss where my mother had terminal FTD (fronto temporal dementia) and I saw how the degeneation of the brain cells enveloped her into a withdrawed state and it was completely disheartening to see someone so full of life slowly fade away! my prayers and best wishes for more positive cures and potential for people and families coping with the various forms and challenges of Dementia.

@sa69345 10 жыл бұрын

Wow I just took an exam on this, and my textbook included regeneration of the brain! Amongst other things too.. How interesting

@DeepValueOptions 10 жыл бұрын

The reason this happens to peoeple's brain is because the brain isn't used in the right way but instead it's bombarded with stress, anger, and lack of relaxtion.. that's why meditation is so powerful

@morganthem 10 жыл бұрын

COMPLETELY AGREE

@dertgild 10 жыл бұрын

Could you provide a source that emotions can do so much damage to the brain? could this sounds like BS

@DeepValueOptions 10 жыл бұрын

yes, the brain is capable of entering many states of brainwave activity.. ergo alpha, beta, theta ect.. it has been proven that these states of brainwave activity are directly linked to happiness, life longevity, increase in positive outlook on life, and increase in sexual energy.. there are many universities that have published scientific journals citing their findings.. all of which are available to anyone online. Just try meditation for yourself and it will speak for itself

@SterlingArchimedes 10 жыл бұрын

Not metal contaminates that induce prion formation? Although I agree that meditation and self awareness is mandatory in promoting a healthy brain, there are chemical mechanisms that cause these diseases. Our work environments are loaded with copper, aluminium, and many other metallic residues that can have adverse effects on protein folding processes.

@gladsheep 10 жыл бұрын

dertgild Why is it so hard to believe that there is a physiological aspect to your emotions that physically affect the integrity of your body and its biochemical equilibrium? A search will reveal that what Psy Qui mentioned is supported by research: news.stanford.edu/pr/96/960814shrnkgbrain.html www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9607604

@morematcha 3 жыл бұрын

Eye Opening

@JustinKoenigSilica 10 жыл бұрын

nice

@nishantkumar05 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ellie698 2 жыл бұрын

God bless this man. Now please.... where are the treatments. PLEASE. 🙏

@robbieanderson227 Жыл бұрын

8 years on and don’t see any change

@ellie698 Жыл бұрын

@@robbieanderson227 😕

@robbieanderson227 Жыл бұрын

@@ellie698 exactly

@eduardozepeda3534 8 жыл бұрын

Buena Noticia.

@franzbuchel7295 Жыл бұрын

When intelligence, the capacity to see a patient as a whole and unique being, and compassion meet, great discoveries are possible, and a great scientist is born. Which is really rare- but here the case.

@cameliahudson6438 6 жыл бұрын

Where about can we go for this type of therapy please? And what is the progress these days, after 4 years from your article?

@helenhart6979 Жыл бұрын

Yes very much so, I'm living proof of that. Thank you divine.

@HarryBalzak 9 жыл бұрын

Will this work to counteract decades of drug abuse?

@MrTomzabomb 4 жыл бұрын

So this was 6 years ago. Where are we now?

@AtypicalPaul 5 жыл бұрын

Love Ted talks 😀. This one is really interesting. The brain is amazing. Some I've seen make me wonder how they were approved to do one. What are the qualifications for someone to do a TED talk? I don't want to mention any specific talks to put them down publicly. I'm sure many would agree that not all talks are equal in credibility. I am therefore genuinely curious as to their acceptance process and overall intention with the Talks. Thank you

@kantiannambo 10 жыл бұрын

If you ever had damage - well I should say injury you would know if it could repair. The Nueropathic pain I go through on a daily basis sometimes lets me believe YES our Brain can repair itself.

@rajsrivastav6940 5 жыл бұрын

How r u

@faisalbi1330 3 жыл бұрын

Hi how are you need help please

@samarc4467 4 жыл бұрын

July 2019..

@zak2210 10 жыл бұрын

interesting, i have MS myself and would be interested in reading the full study on what he was talking about....can someone help me find this please

@vanillaskyliner 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what the research paper they wrote was?

@dawnlapka2433 4 жыл бұрын

Aquired Brain Injury. Healing. I am getting better. Yes, there are effective treatments. And this man and many other Tedx speakers Doctors, Learner leaders can help.

@fortruegood8591 3 жыл бұрын

Stem cells hold the key to the future of medicine. But, as it's shown here with surprised expectations, it should be studied thoroughly and carefully and appropriately.

@JackRigbyhimagain 10 жыл бұрын

What a great presenter this man is! BUT who watches TED except for us few diehard believers? He should be on "Dr Oz" and "The Doctors" This process is already out there and proven to a remarkable degree. It only needs SUPPORT.

@petewalsh4844 3 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered if a lot of brain damage is caused in childhood? The brain is developing and so many kids play sports where it's easier to damage something (brain) that is growing?

@ElenCristinaTobias 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I perform a stem cell transplant for Huntington Disease?

@C_Hart 4 жыл бұрын

At 9 months old I crawled off a 12ft balcony onto rocks below. Severe TBI. Fracturing. Im mostly normal but my memory struggles big time and at age 37 my mental capabilities are seemingly diminishing.

@davidlo168888 3 жыл бұрын

You can be cured by God's mercy nano-medication, i.e. to help endogenous neural stem cells to be triggered for regeneration, i.e. to clear away those inhibitory molecules.

@jordangould1541 7 жыл бұрын

I recently suffered a drug overdose and my brain has not been the same since. I have been having trouble remembering things, articulating sentences and feeling more depression and anxiety than usual. I hope that neurogenesis and neuroplasticity will help me to go back to the way I was before.

@dougmcwilliams7198 7 жыл бұрын

Jordan there are some great videos available on Ted Talks about brain repair. the most important thing you can do is have faith and hope that you will get better. Actually I am certain that you will get better from the research I've come across. Life is a shared experience, but we also largely shape our reality with the power of our mind. Eat healthy food (cut out the meat entirely) some foods are better than others. try to reduce your stress. A little stress is good for growth, but focus on deep breathing and drinking water. Try meditation. Try to exercise daily. Never stop believing and struggling for progress. you will make progress. Life is all about struggle and progress, but progress always wins :)

@jordangould1541 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug, I can't tell you how nice it feels to have your advice. I'm currently doing everything you mentioned, running, yoga, meditation, I also follow a ketogenic diet and avoiding sugar where possible. I used to be a vegetarian but since the overdose (Jan 1st 2017) I've been eating meat for the nutrients, but I am thinking to be a vegetarian again as I feel happier eating food that hasn't been killed. But I'm worried at the same time that if I quit eating meat I won't get adequate levels of DHA and other important vitamins and minerals for brain repair. I agree with what you say, life is about struggle and progress. I believe we learn the most by facing challenges and overcoming them.

@naynprajapati881 2 жыл бұрын

I am suffering dippression and my both frontol and left temporal lobes tiny damge how can repair.. Plz help

@piris91 5 жыл бұрын

i have an scar that cases me to have sizures. Diagnose Epilepsy, It hurts no have sezurs and my arm itches for the inside. So hoping Stemrenu will make me better. Im happy too hear what u have u say about this?

@joewilder 10 жыл бұрын

I hope the cost will be reasonable.

@berkaygazikara 10 жыл бұрын

one of the things I dont like about TED talks ( as a whole they are great but there a few things that should be improved) is they dont give any references or further reading/watching... if they do, it would be great...

@eren.c13 2 жыл бұрын

Wassup bro greetings from istanbul!

@user-kd5ig3vc3s Ай бұрын

Do research on the internet 🛜

@2minuteDOCTOR 5 жыл бұрын

HOPE & HOPE :) its magic .

@garyday9457 5 жыл бұрын

What about cleaning out the receptor sites from stuck antipsychotic medication....

@ericab7818 4 жыл бұрын

"The brain is capable of repairing itself, but not well enough." That's not how nature works. Nature creates completely self-healing organisms (what would the point be of a cell that has potential but no ability to actualize it?) and WE INTERFERE. See, e.g., Terry Wahl's work on MS. Given appropriate nutrition and lifestyle choices, brains self-repair (this is not the same a developing something that was never there in the first place, though in some cases that may be possible too). It's a pity he's waiting for a drug, for some external rescue. If we clean up our lifestyle choices and live in alignment with our physiology (exercise, clean air, organic nutrient dense food, adequate sleep, stress management, connection with others, avoid noxious substances, etc.), the healing comes from within.

@Slidehhy 11 ай бұрын

What about schizophrenia

@PremSuraj 10 жыл бұрын

A person who is very close to me suffers multiple sclerosis, I'm hopeful this research will provide them with a cure..

@TonyTony-jq5fc 6 жыл бұрын

Prem Suraj check out the Coimbra Protocol!

@aneliseisfree3602 4 жыл бұрын

Estriol drops has also been used to reverse MS brain legions

@David-js5yk 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has become super famous as director of many National bodies f Ms and research. He is a smooth talker with great success. But stem cell research for neurological disorders is only used on animals, except in China, where it was tried with fatal outcomes

@joshuahemming1872 4 жыл бұрын

Metal and radiation toxicity is the more plausible cause other then tbi's and lack of physical exercise, as well as moderating the use of technology can prevent this. A solution would be a medication that removes toxins without having a negative reaction on the brains circutry.

@aisnord1181 4 жыл бұрын

Turmeric, ginger, rosemary, garlic, oregano, kale, watercress, water melon, dandelion, swiss chard, spinach, molasses, beans, water, exercise and believe in God's Word.

@user-kd5ig3vc3s Ай бұрын

Sleep don’t stress and stay away from toxic chemicals and get some sunshine and bathe your feet in salt water

@aisnord1181 4 жыл бұрын

Why he didn't say anything about what kind of natural herbs and foods that can repair the brain?

@saraigreen5886 2 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming because we are so impatient.... herbs take time. We like quick results. Do you know if any.

@leisastradling628 4 жыл бұрын

Dyscalculia. What can be done to repair?

@Reckyougam 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds kind of like autophagy and the huge boost of stem cells from extended fasting. Since sources also say autophagy clears away dieing cells first also and keeps the healthy ones.

@lilysunshine3447 3 жыл бұрын

Reroute damaged mutation? Reconfigure their use to upgrade their significance ?

@srikanthvhm6362 5 жыл бұрын

Hi sir, very hopful speach, i had a brain stroke last year, and i am suffering left side paralisis, can you please help me out, i want to get back to my normal life, i am from india, i am ready to come where ever you suggest me to come for treatment

@angelarmicheal2926 3 жыл бұрын

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@Eclipto14 10 жыл бұрын

4:37 - is she sleeping?

@cookingwithanyrasht1974 3 жыл бұрын

I whish my Daughter's neurologist can be more open minded, my little girl is only 2 years old and she had a heart surgery, during her recovery she had seizures and that caused brain cells dead, now she's in the hospital but the doctors don't give me hope, just waiting for a miracle and I beleive my baby will get the chance to see the light again.

@cynthiamallon6642 3 жыл бұрын

I pray your baby will someday recover and thrive

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@cookingwithanyrasht1974 3 жыл бұрын

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@moonglow6639 5 жыл бұрын

My brain was destroyed by the drug "Clozapin". 4 years 100 mg/day. I had to withdraw cold turkey, barely survived with brain damage. 10 years later I'm still hearing voices. The doctor who precsribed this drug to me for social anxiety is now chief doctor in a different hospital.

@rosalbahamer994 4 жыл бұрын

Whats his name so he can be avoided.

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@simsim5919 2 жыл бұрын

Same my brain has not returned to normal function since court ordered forced antipsychotic injections, they destroyed my life, I'm still hoping to recover.

@spo0ny2k 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think the cold turkey did the damage? I cold turkeyed from Olanzapine and I’ve not been the same two months later

@MindAgilis 9 жыл бұрын

What can we do to improve cognitive performance/ stave off age-related cognitive decline? Could certain video games stimulate and strengthen brain functions such as (working) memory, attention, visuo-spatial acuity, mental flexibility, and even creativity?

@kakashi76767 9 жыл бұрын

@Arockersfantasy 8 жыл бұрын

+Mind Agilis try reading books

@vishal9030 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSean737play sudoku

@andreasgeorgiou1901 7 жыл бұрын

Please, if anybody has any info on where I could get stem cell treatment for my father please get in touch with me. We are UK based and are unable to travel with him in his current state

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@shailendramorwani9486 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any treatment for cerebral palsy children in this system??

@sumikhanseries 3 жыл бұрын

My mom had heart attack 5 days ago and according to doctors her upper brain is damaged, and it's untreatable, so my question is can we hope for good, like can we think that she will come back because she is in ICU , she on life support machines, she was suffering from kindness failure.