Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, such as following a spinal cord injury, has made great strides in recent years.

Stroke and spinal cord injuries can severely impair motor functions, and understanding how to promote recovery is a critical challenge. While damaged neurons in the brain and spinal cord have limited ...

Summary: A milestone neuro-regenerative study has shattered a long-standing medical dogma by proving that “irreversible” damage to the connections between the human brain and spinal cord can be ...

Zebrafish, unlike people, can recover from spinal cord injuries, thanks to a healing process that’s controlled by immune cells called macrophages. Gaining a better understanding of this phenomenon ...

Summary: A multinational clinical trial demonstrated that a novel antibody, NG101, successfully preserves existing nerve tissue and accelerates the regression of spinal cord lesions following acute ...

A tiny clump of lab-grown human brain cells, no bigger than a lentil, sent nerve fibers into a slice of spinal cord tissue ...

After a spinal-cord injury, adult nerve cells do something frustrating: they hunker down and survive, but they refuse to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A significant discovery has been found by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine that is said to potentially save money in costly ...

Spine surgery is rapidly evolving as minimally invasive procedures, robotics, AI-guided surgical planning and motion-preserving techniques transform how complex spinal conditions are treated. Across ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...