And as reported in a pair of studies published this week in Nature and Nature Communications, a molecule that has long been known to clear out dying or damaged nerve cells also—amazingly—tries to heal them. In this study, scientists at…
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New flexible implant for electrical stimulation of spinal cord
Professors Stéphanie Lacour and Grégoire Courtine have developed e-Dura, a flexible stretchy implant designed specifically for implantation on the surface of the brain or spinal cord. The small device closely imitates the mechanical properties of living tissue, and can simultaneously deliver…
Tiny worm could lead to nerve injury treatments
In a study published today in renowned scientific journal Nature, Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) scientists at The University of Queensland have discovered the molecular mechanisms that allow severed nerves in roundworms to fuse back together. Project leader Dr Massimo Hilliard…
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Dog paralysis study shows need for customised treatments
A clinical trial from North Carolina State University involving paraplegic dogs has demonstrated that a one-size fits all approach is not ideal for treating spinal cord injuries. Instead, the study highlights the fact that the population of canine paraplegics –…
Use it or lose it! Exercise treatment for spinal injuries
WEST Australian researchers are taking part in an innovative ‘use it or lose it’ approach to treating spinal injuries, with the potential to revolutionise the way such injuries are treated. Three randomised control trials are underway as part of a…