Rethinking Neural Intelligence: Scientists Uncover Surprising Memory Capabilities of the Spinal Cord
Aya Takeoka and her team at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified the neural pathways in the spinal cord that facilitate…
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Remarkable Findings – New Research Reveals That the Spinal Cord Can Learn and Memorize
New research reveals that spinal cord neurons possess the capability to learn and retain information independently of the brain. The spinal cord is often described…
Innovative Nanogel Shown Effective in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Innovative nanogels developed by researchers have shown effectiveness in targeting glial cells for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, offering a new avenue for therapeutic…
$557,000 Boost – Next-Generation Spinal Fusion Goes “Meta”
An engineer from Pitt has been awarded $557K in NIH funding to conduct the world’s first in vivo trials of metamaterial orthopedic implants. A civil…
Revolutionizing Amputee Care: Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Pain and Enhances Balance
Spinal cord stimulation by University of Pittsburgh researchers effectively reduces phantom limb pain and restores sensation in amputees, marking a significant advance in prosthetic technology….
Walking Wonders: Neuron Regeneration Breakthroughs in Spinal Cord Injuries
Guiding cells to natural target region key to functional recovery. In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from the University of California,…
Defying the “Impossible” – Reversing Paralysis Through Spinal Cord Regeneration
Scientists at .NeuroRestore, Switzerland, report in Science that they have developed a gene therapy that was proven in mice to stimulate nerve regrowth across spinal…
New Immune System Discovery Opens New Doors for Spinal Cord Injuries
A new study suggests that the immune system’s capacity to react to spinal cord injuries declines as one ages, but it also highlights potential strategies…
Popular Back Pain Treatment Revealed To Be Ineffective and Potentially Harmful
The absence of sufficient evidence raises doubts about the benefits. According to a recently published Cochrane Review, spinal cord stimulation, a medical technology proposed as…
New Hope for Those Living With Paralysis: Nerve Stimulation Therapy Could Allow Patients To Regain Arm Function
A promising nerve stimulation therapy has been developed at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, which has shown positive results in animal studies….
Instant Improvement in Arm Mobility Following Stroke With Spinal Cord Stimulation
A neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord instantly improves arm and hand mobility, enabling people affected by moderate to severe stroke to conduct their normal…
Spinal Cord Injury Breakthrough: Unique New Material Shows Great Potential
A hybrid biomaterial that has been successfully synthesized could be utilized to treat spinal injuries. A unique material developed at the University of Limerick in…
Challenging Established Beliefs: Harvard Research Uncovers Surprising New Roles for Spinal Cord and Brainstem
According to recent research, the brainstem and spinal cord play a crucial role in processing touch signals as they travel to the brain. Almost everything we…
Epigenetic Treatment Can Help the Spinal Cord Regenerate After Injury
Axon growth, regenerative signaling, and synaptic plasticity were all increased by gene activation. Currently, there are no effective therapies for spinal cord damage; physical therapy…
How Does Heat Cause Pain?
A signaling system involving neurons that are involved in how we comprehend thermal pain has been discovered by a new study. The world has greatly…
Reversing Paralysis: “Dancing Molecules” Can Fix Spinal Cord Injuries
Following a novel treatment developed with the help of the Advanced Photon Source, paralyzed mice can now “walk” once again. The Science Behind the Treatment…
Research Shows Investigational Cancer Drug Can Boost Regeneration of Damaged Nerves After Spinal Cord Injury
Scientists have demonstrated that a brain-penetrating candidate drug currently in development as a cancer therapy can promote regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma. …
Unprecedented Recovery: Drug Helps Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
New hope for spinal cord injury treatment Scientists from the University of Birmingham found that suppressing the inflammatory response in the spinal cord may minimize…