Tag: Spinal Cord Injury Research
Engineered human neurons rebuild damaged spinal cord circuits
Spinal cord injuries affect an estimated 15 to 20 million people worldwide, often causing lasting impairments in movement, sensation and independence. Such injuries can...
Rewiring the paralyzed body’s false alarm
Autonomic dysreflexia can be reversed using epidural electrical neuromodulation
A 53-year-old man living with a chronic spinal cord injury wakes in the middle of the...
Science & PINS Prize recognizes work that could prevent blood pressure crises after spinal...
Most people think paralysis is the biggest challenge after a spinal cord injury (SCI). But a hidden complication can trigger sudden, life-threatening spikes in...
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"...
Novel research demonstrates new method of spinal cord tissue repair
Unique new material developed at University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland has shown significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
Brand new research...
Pair of Studies Uncover Surprising New Roles for Spinal Cord and Brainstem in Touch
New research suggests spinal cord and brainstem are essential for processing touch signals as they travel to the brain
The sense of touch is essential...
Bringing effective treatments to people with spinal cord injury: Meet Dr. Wise Young
Meet our sixth disruptor Dr. Wise Young. He and his team have embarked on a nearly impossible mission to cure spinal cord injuries. With...
SCI Neurostimulation Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Research led by Monica Perez, PhD, uses a noninvasive neurostimulation treatment to target synaptic connections in the spinal cord. In the process, it improves...
Scientists develop blueprint for turning stem cells into sensory interneurons
The findings represent an important step toward cell therapies to restore sensation in people with spinal cord injuries
Key takeaways:
Just like the real thing....
Research shows investigational drug fosters nerve repair after injury
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug currently in development as a cancer therapy can foster regeneration of...
