FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 7, 2020An artificial neural connection allows a new cortical site to control hand movementsA newly developed artificial neural connection device allows new cortical sites, previously not associated with limb movements, to swiftly regain the control of a paralyzed hand. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 21, 2019Polio-like disease AFM linked to enterovirusResearchers detected immunological remnants of enterovirus in the nervous systems of more than 12 patients with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). The findings provide the strongest evidence to date that AFM is caused by a virus. The discovery could lead to improved diagnostics for the condition and the development of a vaccine for AFM. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 5, 2019Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysisA novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotech·April 8, 2019Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movementA minimally invasive brain implant is to be tested on humans for the first time. The device, named Stentrode, will be placed in blood vessels in the motor cortex, and researchers believe it will help improve movement and speech for those with a range of neurological disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid MyelitisResearchers have developed a new and innovative surgery that involves the transfer of nerves to help restore movement to children suffering paralysis as a result of contracting AFM. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·January 5, 2019Controlling Neurons with Light, But Without Wires or BatteriesResearchers have developed a new, wireless optogenetic device which is able to control neurons in the brain. The device could help turn off pain receptors and reduce the effects of some neurological disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 2, 2018Identifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free WillResearchers report brain stimulation to different parts of a specific brain network can change perceptions of free will. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 31, 2018An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal CordsA new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 19, 2018Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk AgainResearchers have successfully restored the ability to walk in mice paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injuries with the help of a small molecular compound. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 23, 2018Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real TimeResearchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 14, 2018Gene Therapy Restores Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Rat StudyResearchers have successfully restored hand function and motor skills in rats who suffered paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2018Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with ParaplegiaResearchers report they have successfully and immediately restored volitional movement in two paralyzed people with the help of spinal cord stimulation. Additionally, the stimulation helped to reduce hypotension in the patients. Read More
