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spinal cord injuries

Researchers at MIT have devised a simplified process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron. This image shows converted neurons (green) that have integrated with neurons in the brain’s striatum after implantation.

Scientists Crack Code to Transform Skin Cells Directly into Neurons

Categories Brain & Behavior, Health, Technology
Neural stem cells, shown here, can be made to develop into the varied types of cells found in the nervous system.

Neural Stem Cell Advance Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Categories Brain & Behavior, Health
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a method in mice to reduce damage from spinal cord injuries by using engineered immune cells. Mice that received this treatment showed improved recovery from their injuries, indicating potential for developing this therapy for human use.

New Discovery Could Help Fine-Tune Scarring in Spinal Cord Injuries

Categories Health
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a method in mice to reduce damage from spinal cord injuries by using engineered immune cells. Mice that received this treatment showed improved recovery from their injuries, indicating potential for developing this therapy for human use.

New Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Categories Brain & Behavior, Health
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After spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism

Categories Technology

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