"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 ...

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 ...

Blocking the JNK pathway eased disease severity and extended survival in SMA mice, pointing to a potential new treatment approach.

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 ...

Today about 300,000 people nationally living with a spinal cord injury and with respiratory complications being the most common cause of illness and death, according to the Christopher & Dana Reeve ...