Yearly Archives: 2024
Open-source project maps the biology of spinal cord injury in unprecedented detail
Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries—mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis...
Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury
In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight"...
Grasp Force Assistance via Throttle-Based Wrist Angle Control on a Robotic Hand Orthosis for...
A team of researchers unveiled a promising wearable robotic device designed to help people with cervical spinal cord injuries regain stronger and more functional...
Scientists Develop a Low-Cost Device to Make Cell Therapy Safer for Spinal Cord Injury...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported a significant advance that could improve the safety and effectiveness of stem-cell therapies for spinal cord injuries. One...
Neuralink’s first human brain implant in a person with paralysis
In January 2024, Elon Musk announced that Neuralink had successfully implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) into its first human participant. The recipient was later...
Spasticity Identified as a Predictor of Motor Recovery After Severe SCI
Traditionally, spasticity has often been viewed primarily as a complication of spinal cord injury. It can cause muscle stiffness, involuntary contractions, discomfort, and functional...
