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·August 16, 2017·3 min read

Therapeutic Cocktail Could Restore Motor Skills after Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have developed a therapeutic cocktail of molecules that restored fine motor skills in mice with spinal cord injuries. When applied to mice who had experienced stroke symptoms, researchers observed increased axon sprouting in subcortical areas.

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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Discovery Offers New Hope For Spinal Cord Injury Repair

V2a interneurons could potentially repair spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

Man Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal Cord

A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.

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·April 1, 2017·5 min read

Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants

Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.

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·January 23, 2017·2 min read

New Trial May Revolutionize Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Researchers report intravenous immunoglobin can reduce inflammation and may improve recovery from spinal cord injuries.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.

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·December 13, 2016·4 min read

Stimulator Bypasses Spine Injury and Helps Patients Move Hands

A new spinal stimulator shows promise in helping those with spinal cord injuries to regain some movement and strength in their hands.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Offers New Hope For Human Limb Regeneration

Researchers believe that if they can unlock the genetic network that allows acorn worms to regenerate body parts, they may be able to regenerate human limbs.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Precise Nerve Stimulation Via Electrode Implants Offers New Hope for Paralysis Patients

A tiny array of implanted electrodes may help people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of their paralyzed limbs, a new study reveals.

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·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct Movement

A new study reports researchers have successfully used brain stimulation to provide touch feedback and direct movement. The findings could benefit those with spinal cord injury to regain movement.