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.... Read More...
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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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Deciphering the Disease Behind Christina’s World
Researchers believe the subject of a world famous painting may have suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Regeneration and Growth of Injured Peripheral Nerves Accelerated With Help of Protein
Researchers demonstrate the regenerative dynamics of CCL2.... Read More...
How Axons Regenerate on a Proper Path
Researchers have identified key components of a mechanism that allows the nervous system to heal itself. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Scientists Identify Protein Required to Regrow Injured Nerves in Limbs
A protein required to regrow injured peripheral nerves has been identified by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.The findi... Read More...