Neurites include axons, which are often severed during spinal cord injuries. When axons are cut, communication between ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward treating spinal cord injuries that cause paralysis. In lab dishes, researchers at Northwestern University grew tiny organoids of the human spinal cord. Then, ...

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that ...

There is a new hope for people with spinal cord injuries. Doctors are using an experimental, easy to deliver drug, with ...

Spinal cord injury remains one of the most challenging neurological conditions to treat, largely because damage continues to worsen long after the initial trauma. Secondary injury processes—driven by ...

Organoids developed from human stem cells modeled spinal cord injuries, providing a powerful in vitro tool to evaluate ...

Your spine serves as the central support structure for your entire body, yet many of us unwittingly damage it through routine activities. The concerning reality is that spinal issues often develop ...

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities research team has combined 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues to address spinal cord injury recovery. The breakthrough method holds the ...

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can temporarily or permanently disrupt critical functions, from sensation to breathing, contributing to substantial patient morbidities that are often lifelong. Researchers ...

Your spine represents a marvel of biological engineering – 33 stacked vertebrae protecting the delicate spinal cord while providing remarkable flexibility and support for your entire body. This ...

“When we sit at a desk for long hours, the muscles in our back get weaker from being placed in a passive stretch, conditioning us for more of the same,” she says. “If we want to break the cycle, we ...

CALHOUN, La. / HOUSTON, Tx. (KTVE / KARD)–Twenty-three-year-old Johnathan Spence of Calhoun, La. feels blessed to be alive.