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This illustration shows the axons, synapses and motor neurons stained in a cross section of a rat's spinal cord.

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·March 12, 2015·3 min read

Regeneration of Damaged Neurons Promoted by Cancer Drug

Epothilone, a cancer drug, appears to be effective in reducing scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries and stimulating neuroregeneration, a new study reports.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries

A new study challenges conventional belief that myelin can inhibit neuronal growth. Researchers report rat myelin stimulated axon outgrowths in neural precursor cells, and human iPSCs.

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·January 19, 2019·3 min read

Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

A new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Enhancing Neural Activity Promotes Axon Regeneration in Adults

Researchers report axon regeneration can be boosted by using optogenetics or chemogenetics to enhance neural activity.

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·August 31, 2018·5 min read

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.

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·June 22, 2017·4 min read

Neurons That Regenerate and Neurons That Die

Findings could pave the way for developing new treatments to restore vision and repair retinal damage.