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·January 8, 2015·4 min read

Neuroprosthetics for Paralysis

Researchers develop a new implant which can be applied to the spinal cord directly, without causing inflammation or damage.

The image shows the sensory nerve terminals (orange) of a muscle spindle.

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·December 18, 2014·2 min read

Trigger Mechanism for Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury Revealed

New research could contribute to designing new treatment options for spinal cord injuries.

The image shows neurons and axons in bright green. An area representing the spinal cord snakes through the middle of this image.

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·December 4, 2014·4 min read

Barrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury Treatments

A new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

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·November 18, 2014·5 min read

Breakthrough Offers Promise for Spinal Cord Injury Patients to Breathe on Their Own Again

A new procedure could restore function to muscles involved in breathing control for paralyzed patients.

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·September 24, 2014·4 min read

From Rats to Humans: Project NEUWalk Closer to Clinical Trials

By electrically stimulating the severed part of the spinal cord, researchers were able to make a completely paralyzed rat walk over obstacles.

The image is a diagram of a person with the spinal cord bypass switched off and on.

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·August 14, 2014·3 min read

Bypass Commands From the Brain to Legs Through a Computer

Researchers have successfully made an artificial connection from the brain to the locomotion center in the spinal cord by bypassing with a computer interface.

The image shows patient, Ian Burkhart, moving his arm.

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·June 24, 2014·3 min read

New Device Allows Brain to Bypass Spinal Cord and Move Paralyzed Limbs

A new electronic neural bypass device allows a paralyzed man to move his fingers and hand.

The image shows the rats movement after a stroke.

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·June 12, 2014·3 min read

With the Right Rehabilitation Paralyzed Rats Learn to Grip Again

Rats 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.

The image shows patient Kent Stephenson moving his leg.

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·April 8, 2014·9 min read

Spinal Stimulation Helps 4 Patients with Paraplegia Regain Voluntary Movement

Four paraplegic patients are now able to voluntarily move previously paralyzed muscles, thanks to a new treatment which involves electrical stimulation of the spinal cord.