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·July 11, 2011·2 min read

Neural Stem Progenitor Cell Transplantation’s Potential to Aid Spinal Cord Injury Tested

A study published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (20:5) investigating optimal routes for transplanting neural stem/progenitor cells (NS/PCs)...

Neurology

·May 19, 2011·5 min read

Paraplegic Man Stands, Steps With Assistance and Moves His Legs Voluntarily

Regimen of epidural spinal cord stimulation plus extensive locomotor training ‘a significant breakthrough;’ results published today in the Lancet A...

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·March 1, 2011·2 min read

Human Embryonic Stem Cells Used to Create Variety of Motor Neurons in Lab

Researchers created a wide variety of motor neurons using human embryonic stem cells and a new technique. In previous research,...

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 28, 2011·4 min read

Spinal Cord Regeneration Barriers Removed with Cancer Drug

The researchers claim Taxol was effective in promoting regeneration of injured spinal cord nerve cells in rats following spinal cord lesions. Only a few weeks following the spinal cord lesions and Taxol application, rats showed significant improvement in movements.