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FeaturedNeurology·December 18, 2014·2 min readTrigger Mechanism for Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury RevealedNew research could contribute to designing new treatment options for spinal cord injuries.Read More
Featured·November 7, 2014·4 min readStriking the Cord: Optical Control of Motor FunctionsResearchers develop a highly flexible neural probe, created from polymers, which can both record and optically stimulate neural activity in the spinal cord of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2014·3 min readWhat Happens in Our Brain When We Unlock a DoorA new neuroimaging study examines the brain networks which control the use of tools and other utensils.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2014·3 min readWith the Right Rehabilitation Paralyzed Rats Learn to Grip AgainRats that were paralyzed down one side by a stroke almost managed to regain their motor functions fully if they were given the ideal combination of rehabilitative training and substances that boosted the growth of nerve fibers, a new study reports.Read More
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