The sea lamprey is an important research organism for studying recovery from spinal cord injury. Credit: MBL Logan Science Journalism Program The sea lamprey is an important research organism for ...

As people get older, the intervertebral discs in their spine tend to deteriorate, some of which end up being surgically replaced with implants. A new patient-specific spinal model, however, could help ...

The first organized stem cell culture model that resembles all three sections of the embryonic brain and spinal cord, and produces a full model of the early stages of the human central nervous system, ...

Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people.

The new organoids were grown in the lab for up to 40 days, and they mimicked the central nervous system of an 11-week-old human embryo. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education has awarded researchers at Frazier Rehab Institute and the University of ...

In many ways, the suggested courses of action are the same for you as well as your loved one with a spinal cord injury. The focus is to promote optimal short- and long-term health and quality of life ...