In a First, Patient Controls Two Prosthetic Arms with His Thoughts
A bilateral implant and brain-machine interface technology allowed a patient with a high spinal cord injury to control prosthetic arms with the power of thought.... Read More...
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Neurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientists
A new study challenges existing theories about spinal cord neurons. New findings suggest neurological signals originate from a major, scattered network of cells that send signals to only a few other neurons. ... Read More...
First step to induce self-repair in the central nervous system
Severed axonal segments signal to Schwann cells to begin actin sphere formation and axon disintegration. If the process is disrupted, axon disintegration is slowed and axon fragments impair nerve regeneration.... Read More...
Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis
A novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write.... Read More...
Scientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord Regeneration
Axolotl salamander genes that allow the neural tube and nerve fibers to regenerate after spinal cord damage have been identified. These genes are also found in humans, but are activated differently.... Read More...
Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries
Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.... Read More...
3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair. While the initial scaffolds have been designed for rat models of SCI, researchers report the approach is scalable to humans.... Read More...
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...
Gene Signatures Predict Outcome After Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers report specific gene signatures can help to predict functional recovery following spinal cord injury. ... Read More...
An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords
A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.... Read More...
New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again
Researchers have successfully restored the ability to walk in mice paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injuries with the help of a small molecular compound.... Read More...