FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·4 min readEpidural Electrostimulation Could Help Restore Motor Function to Paralyzed PeopleA new study reports epidural stimulation could help people with spinal cord injuries to regain motor function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2015·4 min readRepair or Destroy? Identifying the Receptors Modulating Macrophage Response to Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers attempt to identify which macrophage receptors promote neural repair and which are directed to the destructive process following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 2, 2015·4 min readRegenerating Corticospinal Tract AxonsResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·4 min readLocation of Spinal Cord Axon Injury Determines Whether Neurons Will Regenerate or StabilizeA new study reports the location of a spinal cord axon injury can determin whether neurons will regenerate.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 18, 2014·2 min readTrigger Mechanism for Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury RevealedNew research could contribute to designing new treatment options for spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 4, 2014·4 min readBarrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury TreatmentsA new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·2 min readTobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MSAcrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2014·4 min readResearch Could Help Improve Bladder Function Among People with Spinal Cord InjuriesEpidural stimulation enabled rats with spinal cord injuries to better control their bladders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 14, 2014·3 min readBypass Commands From the Brain to Legs Through a ComputerResearchers have successfully made an artificial connection from the brain to the locomotion center in the spinal cord by bypassing with a computer interface.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2013·3 min readBladder Function Restored in Animals with Severe Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers restore significant bladder function, through nerve regeneration, in rats with severe spinal cord injuries.Read More