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·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Epidural Electrostimulation Could Help Restore Motor Function to Paralyzed People

A new study reports epidural stimulation could help people with spinal cord injuries to regain motor function.

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·July 10, 2015·4 min read

Repair or Destroy? Identifying the Receptors Modulating Macrophage Response to Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers attempt to identify which macrophage receptors promote neural repair and which are directed to the destructive process following spinal cord injury.

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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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·April 30, 2015·4 min read

Location of Spinal Cord Axon Injury Determines Whether Neurons Will Regenerate or Stabilize

A new study reports the location of a spinal cord axon injury can determin whether neurons will regenerate.

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·December 18, 2014·2 min read

Trigger Mechanism for Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury Revealed

New research could contribute to designing new treatment options for spinal cord injuries.

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·December 4, 2014·4 min read

Barrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury Treatments

A new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Tobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MS

Acrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.

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·October 17, 2014·4 min read

Research Could Help Improve Bladder Function Among People with Spinal Cord Injuries

Epidural stimulation enabled rats with spinal cord injuries to better control their bladders, a new study reports.

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·August 14, 2014·3 min read

Bypass Commands From the Brain to Legs Through a Computer

Researchers have successfully made an artificial connection from the brain to the locomotion center in the spinal cord by bypassing with a computer interface.