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 ...

The spinal cord connects the brain to peripheral systems. Yet its integration with cerebral networks remains a key neuroscience question. Capturing structural and functional central nervous system ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

(1) Determine the feasibility and relevance of assessing corticospinal, sensory, and spinal pathways early after traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) in a rehabilitation setting. (2) Validate whether ...

"These spinal cord cells are important for helping the body adjust its breathing in response to changes like high CO 2 levels," Philippidou said. In this study, the team used genetically modified ...

The researchers used a CRISPR-Cas9 screen to find 10 genes that blocked spinal recovery when they were disrupted in zebrafish. (Bob Jenkins-CC BY 2.0) () Zebrafish, unlike people, can recover from ...

Researchers from France used an Nf1-KO mouse model to study how genetic changes linked to neurofibromatosis type 1 affect spinal development, leading to progressive curvature of the spine. Spinal ...

Patients frequently reveal back pain and general body aches and discomfort; however, it is important to consider differential diagnoses beyond neuro-skeletal disorders. As a primary care provider (PCP ...

Recently, in a study posted in the Neurons Journal, scientists at the Salk Institute identified a brain pathway that is associated with the mechanical sensation of itching. It is distinctly different ...

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 ...