spinal cord injury

Scientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord Regeneration

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

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...

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Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.... Read More...

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3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

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...

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Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

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...

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Gene Signatures Predict Outcome After Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2018

Researchers report specific gene signatures can help to predict functional recovery following spinal cord injury. ... Read More...

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An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2018

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...

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New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2018

Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

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...

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Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2018

Researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Restores Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

Researchers have successfully restored hand function and motor skills in rats who suffered paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Lab Grown Neurons Improve Breathing Following Spinal Cord Injury: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

By transplanting V2a interneurons, researchers improved respiratory function in mice with spinal cord injuries, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

A new study challenges conventional belief that myelin can inhibit neuronal growth. Researchers report rat myelin stimulated axon outgrowths in neural precursor cells, and human iPSCs.... Read More...

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Scientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord Regeneration

Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries

3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

Gene Signatures Predict Outcome After Spinal Cord Injury

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again

Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time

Gene Therapy Restores Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Rat Study

Lab Grown Neurons Improve Breathing Following Spinal Cord Injury: Mouse Study

Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries