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·March 6, 2013·2 min read

Human Brain Treats Prosthetic Devices as Part of the Body

According to new research, the human brain can adapt to treat a relevant prosthetic as a substitute for a person's non-working body part, and not as an extension to their immobile limb.

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·May 28, 2013·4 min read

Stem Cell Injections Improve Spinal Injuries in Rats

A new study reports a single injection of human neural stem cells produce neuronal regeneration and improved the function and mobility of rats impaired by acute spinal cord injuries.

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·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Bladder Function Restored in Animals with Severe Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers restore significant bladder function, through nerve regeneration, in rats with severe spinal cord injuries.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Quadriplegics at Risk for Serious Sleep Breathing Disorder

Quadriplegics have a heightened risk of central sleep apnea, a new study reports.

This image shows the regeneration of a mouse corticospinal tract axon.

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·July 2, 2015·4 min read

Regenerating Corticospinal Tract Axons

Researchers have discovered a way to stimulate the growth of corticospinal axons. The finding could potentially help with the development of new treatments for those suffering from spinal cord injuries.

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·November 23, 2015·4 min read

Stem Cell Treatment One Day After Spinal Cord Injury Prevents Immune Response That Leads to Loss of Bodily Functions

A new study reports stem cell treatments given one day following spinal cord injury can help prevent certain immune responses that can lead to the loss of bodily functions.

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·March 23, 2016·6 min read

Brain to Foot: Come in, Foot!

A new study looks at the interplay between sensorimotor and visual representations of the body following spinal cord injury.

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·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Regenerate Lost Tissue Following Corticospinal Injury

A new study reports researchers have successfully directed stem cell derived neurons to regenerate lost tissue following corticospinal injury in rats.

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·April 7, 2016·4 min read

Spinal Cord Scar Formation May Help Nerve Regrowth

Researchers report astrocyte scars may be required to help regrow and repair neurons following spinal cord injury.

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·April 11, 2016·4 min read

New Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System Injury

Researchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.

Photo shows Ian Burkhart playing a video game with his functional hand.

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·April 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Implant Gives Paralyzed Man Functional Control of Arm

Researchers 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.