FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers 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
GeneticsNeuroethics·January 17, 2012·3 min readA First: Brain Support Cells from Umbilical Cord Stem CellsFor the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2016·3 min readAggregated Protein in Neurons May Cause ALSA new study reports people with ALs may have a genetic mutation that causes SOD1 to aggregate motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2021·4 min readALS Development Could Be Triggered by Loss of Network Connections in the Spinal CordInhibitory neurons in the spinal cord lose their connections to motor neurons in mouse models of ALS. While no connection between this deterioration to the development of ALS has been made, researchers say the loss of inhibitory signals could explain why motor neurons die in those with ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2016·5 min readAmplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve CellsResearchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 31, 2018·5 min readAn Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal CordsA new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015·4 min readAn Itch to ScratchResearchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyPain·December 1, 2016·5 min readAutism Linked Protein Crucial For Feeling PainTRPV1 and SHANK3 could play a role in pain insensitivity in people with autism, a new study reports.Read More
Neuroscience·March 30, 2012·3 min readBiologists Identify a Key Enzyme Involved in Protecting Nerves From DegenerationA new animal model of nerve injury has brought to light a critical role of an enzyme called Nmnat in...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2017·4 min readBody’s Own Defense Against ALS Actually Drives Disease Progression at Later StagesIn early stages of ALS, autophagy helps to suppress disease progression, but accelerates the spread as the disease enters into later stages, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·April 2, 2026·9 min readBrain Circuit That “Invents” Chronic Pain IdentifiedNeuroscientists have identified a dedicated brain circuit responsible for chronic pain. By silencing this loop, researchers were able to end pain hypersensitivity in mice without affecting their ability to feel necessary, acute pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2013·3 min readBreakthrough Offers First Direct Measurement of Spinal Cord Myelin in Multiple SclerosisResearchers have developed a new, non invasive, imaging tool that can visualize myelin damage in patients with MS.Read More
