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·January 22, 2020·3 min read

Synthetic nerve conduit bridges the gap in arm nerve repair

A new synthetic conduit can bridge large nerve gaps by guiding the regrowth of neurons. When implanted into the arms of macaques with nerve defects in their arms, the conduit boosted neurogenesis and the nerve's ability to conduct signals for a year.

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·February 6, 2019·4 min read

The Key Function of Specialized Cells in Peripheral Nerve Repair

Study sheds light on how macrophages use a specific cell signalling pathway to control peripheral nerve repair following damage.

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·October 8, 2018·5 min read

Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

WUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.

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·January 6, 2017·6 min read

Experimental Treatment for Parkinson’s Symptoms Shows Early Promise

DBS Plus, a new version of deep brain stimulation, shows promise in helping to relieve Parkinson's symptoms.

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·May 6, 2016·2 min read

Deciphering the Disease Behind Christina’s World

Researchers believe the subject of a world famous painting may have suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

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·February 3, 2016·6 min read

Electromagnetic Field From Cellphone Towers May Amplify Pain in Amputees

Study provides evidence that exposure to electromagnetic fields such as those from cell phone towers can generate pain sensations in amputees.

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·January 6, 2016·6 min read

Regeneration and Growth of Injured Peripheral Nerves Accelerated With Help of Protein

Researchers demonstrate the regenerative dynamics of CCL2.

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·November 6, 2015·5 min read

How Axons Regenerate on a Proper Path

Researchers have identified key components of a mechanism that allows the nervous system to heal itself.

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·October 30, 2015·4 min read

Master Gene Orchestrates Regeneration of Damaged Peripheral Nerves

Researchers have identified a master gene, HIF-1alpha, is involved in orchestrating the regrowth of damaged peripheral nerves.

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·October 8, 2015·4 min read

Closed Loop System Could Detect and Heal Disease by Modulating Peripheral Nerve Activity

Researchers have begun to work on a new closed loop system which will treat diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.

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·March 6, 2013·3 min read

New Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nerve Damage

Researchers discover a build up of acylcarnitines in Schwann cells can lead to nerve damage noted in patients with peripheral neuropathy.

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·October 2, 2012·4 min read

Study Suggests Immune System Can Boost Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves

Research seeks the 'master knob' to turn on nerve repair. Modulating immune response to injury could accelerate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, a new study in an animal model has found. By altering activity of the macrophage cells that respond to injuries, researchers dramatically increased the rate at which nerve processes regrew.