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This shows spinal cord cells in a petri dish.

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·May 28, 2026·12 min read

Contraceptive Drug May Reverse Spinal Paralysis

A new study leverages 3D stem cell organoids to prove that previously "irreversible" central nervous system damage can, in fact, be reversed. By growing interconnected "mini-brains" and spinal cords in a dish for over a year, researchers isolated a distinct genetic network that serves as an absolute maturity switch, permanently halting axon regrowth around day 150 of fetal development.

This shows a person in a wheelchair and neurons.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 16, 2026·7 min read

SCI Redefined as a Broken Brain–Body–Environment Loop

Is spinal cord injury a motor problem, or a broken system-wide conversation? A new study challenges traditional neuro-rehabilitation paradigms by redefining SCI as a systems-level disorder that disrupts the brain–body–environment loop.

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·May 15, 2026·8 min read

Novel Antibody Repairs Acute Spinal Cord Lesions

Can a targeted antibody reverse paralysis following a traumatic spinal cord injury? A landmark multinational clinical trial shows that the novel antibody NG101 preserves damaged nerve tissue and accelerates lesion regression in acute spinal cord injuries.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Gene Therapy Restores Walking After Paralysis

Researchers have used a designer cytokine, hIL-6, to "rewire" the spinal cord by stimulating the sprouting of new connections from intact nerve fibers. This approach successfully restored coordinated walking in paralyzed mice, highlighting a powerful new strategy for treating spinal cord contusions.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 13, 2026·8 min read

Spinal Cord Injury Disrupts the Brain’s “Volume Control”

Why is balance difficult after a spinal cord injury? New research shows how SCI reshapes motor control, leading to shaky movements and rigid neural signals.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 1, 2026·8 min read

Researchers Unlock the Key to Axon Regeneration

Researchers identified the AHR protein as a "molecular brake" that stops nerve regrowth after injury. Inhibiting AHR shifts neurons from a stress-management state to a regenerative state, offering a new path for treating spinal cord injuries.

This shows a spine with wires, like neurons, coming out of it.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 22, 2026·6 min read

New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair

Muting the "brake" on repair. Scientists develop a 3D-printed spinal implant that uses RNA to trigger nerve regrowth and bridge the gap of paralysis.

This shows the skeleton with a spinal cord highlighted.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 23, 2025·4 min read

Blood Tests Could Predict Spinal Cord Injury Severity and Survival

A new study shows that routine hospital blood tests could help predict spinal cord injury severity and survival chances. Researchers used machine learning to analyze data from thousands of patients and found that patterns in blood markers, such as electrolytes and immune cells, forecasted recovery outcomes as early as one to three days after admission.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 12, 2025·5 min read

PET Tracer Maps Synapse Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers developed a new PET tracer capable of measuring synapse loss after spinal cord injury, offering insights into both spinal and brain changes. In rat models, the tracer revealed significant synaptic reductions at the injury site and in distant brain regions, highlighting how widespread the effects of injury can be.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 28, 2025·3 min read

World’s First Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Restores Movement

Surgeons have performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient’s unique anatomy. Unlike standard one-size-fits-all devices, the new implant was created with AI-assisted planning and 3D printing, allowing for precise alignment and better structural support.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 12, 2025·5 min read

Neuron Discovery Could Help Restore Breathing After Spinal Injuries

Scientists have discovered a specialized group of spinal cord interneurons that help regulate breathing when the body faces challenges like high carbon dioxide levels. Blocking these neurons impaired the body’s ability to adapt its breathing, suggesting they play a key role in respiratory control.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·July 16, 2025·4 min read

3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to damaged areas of the spinal cord, promoting nerve regeneration. The implant mimics the spinal cord’s structure with a fine, electrically conductive mesh, boosting neuron and stem cell growth in lab tests.

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SCI

Contraceptive Drug May Reverse Spinal Paralysis

SCI Redefined as a Broken Brain–Body–Environment Loop

Novel Antibody Repairs Acute Spinal Cord Lesions

Gene Therapy Restores Walking After Paralysis

Spinal Cord Injury Disrupts the Brain’s “Volume Control”

Researchers Unlock the Key to Axon Regeneration

New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair

Blood Tests Could Predict Spinal Cord Injury Severity and Survival

PET Tracer Maps Synapse Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

World’s First Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Restores Movement

Neuron Discovery Could Help Restore Breathing After Spinal Injuries

3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair

AI Detects Early Epilepsy Signs in EEG Data

Printing Monolithic Electronic Skins That Emulate Brain Chemistry

True Brain Multitasking Is Possible

Study Reverses Structural Autism Deficits in Brain Cells

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