FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2016·2 min readClinical Trial of Robotic Legs Help Patients to Walk AgainClinical trials are underway for 'robotic legs' that can help those with movement disorders to regain mobility.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 13, 2016·7 min readBrain Implant Gives Paralyzed Man Functional Control of ArmResearchers report a paralyzed man has been able to regain functional control of his hand with the help of a brain implant that works with new software.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2016·4 min readCould Maple Syrup Help Protect Against Development of ALS?Research using C. elegans finds maple syrup may protect neurons and prevent the development of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 11, 2016·4 min readNew Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System InjuryResearchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 7, 2016·4 min readSpinal Cord Scar Formation May Help Nerve RegrowthResearchers report astrocyte scars may be required to help regrow and repair neurons following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2016·4 min readLink Between Intensive Post-Stroke Rehab and Recovery Demonstrated in RatsResearchers have identified an increase in a critical neural pathway following post stroke rehabilitation and noted its connection to recovery of function in ICH rat models.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·6 min readNew Device Could Help Get Paralyzed People Back on Their FeetA new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2015·5 min readNeurons Encoding Hand Shapes Identified in the BrainResearchers report neurons in the PPC encode entire hand shapes. The findings are helping with the development of neuroprosthetic devices.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·6 min readReliability and Ease of Use Enhanced for BrainGate BCI by Self CalibrationResearchers make significant advancements to develop a practical BCI technology that is easy to use and reliable for people with paralysis to use independently to regain control over external devices.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2015·6 min readHand and Arm Movement Restored to Quadriplegic PatientsSurgeons use a pioneering new technique to effectively restore arm and hand movement to quadriplegic patients, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 24, 2015·5 min readSurprising Similarities Between Childhood Disorder and ALSA new study uncovers molecular changes which may explain why motor neurons, rather than other neurons, are affected by the childhood illness, SMA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2015·5 min readAbility to Walk Restored for Man Paralyzed for Five YearsResearchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.Read More
