FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 28, 2020·3 min readNew Study Uses Robots to Uncover the Connections Between the Human Mind and Walking ControlUsing robotics, researchers uncover mechanisms in the cerebellum and spinal cord that determine how the nervous system responds to induced changes in step length. The findings could have implications for physical rehabilitation programs for people with movement disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2019·4 min readNeurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientistsA new study challenges existing theories about spinal cord neurons. New findings suggest neurological signals originate from a major, scattered network of cells that send signals to only a few other neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 18, 2019·3 min readNew nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discoveredNewly identified nerve pathway, which runs down the same side of the body, may bypass a damaged spinal cord. The findings could shed light on some neurological disorders such as referred itch or jogger's migraine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2019·3 min readLearning fine motor coordination changes the brainStudy identifies a population of neurons in an area of the midbrain, called the red nucleus, that alter when fine motor skills are learned. The more an action is practiced, the stronger the connections between these neurons become.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 7, 2019·5 min readHow ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord studyChanges in gene expression help researchers identify ALS associated pathways and establish the key drivers of motor neuron degeneration in the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 8, 2019·4 min readNew Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by ScientistsA research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2019·3 min readScientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord RegenerationAxolotl 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·3 min readSpinal Cord is Smarter than Previously ThoughtA new study reveals how the spinal cord is able to process and control more complex functions researchers previously believed to have been goverened by the cerebral cortex.Read More
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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 11, 2019·2 min readRobots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint AccuracyResearchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2018·2 min readHidden Region in Human Brain DiscoveredResearchers have identified a hidden region in the human brain near the spinal cord junction. The discovery of the Endorestiform Nucleus may help advance treatments for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2018·3 min readStudy Explains Behavioral Reaction to Painful ExperiencesAccording to researchers, bodily responses to pain are controlled by a neural pathway that involves heightened activity in the spinal cord and two parts of the brain-stem.Read More
