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·October 17, 2016·4 min read

Gut Bacteria May Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

A new study suggests certain probiotics could help aid patients' recovery from spinal cord injury.

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·October 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Controlled Robotic Arm Helps Paralyzed Man Feel Again

Using a brain computer interface, researchers help a paralyzed man regain a sensation of touch via a robotic arm.

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·October 12, 2016·5 min read

Amplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve Cells

Researchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.

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·September 23, 2016·7 min read

Human Neuron Transplants Treat Spinal Cord Injury in Mice

Researchers have successfully transplanted human neurons to treat symptoms of spinal cord injury in mice. The researchers believe this could pave the way for eventual treatment in humans.

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·September 19, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Feel The Force

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism which helps to control brain development.

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·August 11, 2016·9 min read

Paraplegics Regain Some Feeling After Using Brain Machine Interfaces

Researchers have developed a brain machine interface that incorporates virtual reality which has allowed some paraplegic patients to regain some feeling in their limbs.

Image shows the patient grasping a plastic cup.

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·July 15, 2016·3 min read

Repeated Stimulation Treatment Can Restore Movement to Paralyzed Muscles

A combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation may help in the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury.

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·July 5, 2016·2 min read

One Small Step for Babies, One Giant Leap for Mankind

Understanding how babies learn to walk may help to improve rehabilitation treatments for those with cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries.

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·April 18, 2016·3 min read

Possible Treatment for Suppressed Immunity From Spinal Injuries

Researchers have identified an underlying cause of immune suppression in people with high level spinal cord injuries.

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·April 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Implant Gives Paralyzed Man Functional Control of Arm

Researchers report a paralyzed man has been able to regain functional control of his hand with the help of a brain implant that works with new software.

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·April 11, 2016·4 min read

New Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System Injury

Researchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.