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Brainless memory makes the spinal cord smarter than previously thought
Researchers have discovered the neural circuitry in the spinal cord that allows brain-independent motor learning. The study found two critical groups of spinal cord neurons, one necessary for new...
View ArticleAfter spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism
Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat...
View ArticleWhy getting in touch with our 'gerbil brain' could help machines listen better
Researchers have debunked a 75-year-old theory about how humans determine where sounds are coming from, and it could unlock the secret to creating a next generation of more adaptable and efficient...
View Article'Wraparound' implants represent new approach to treating spinal cord injuries
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis. A team of...
View ArticleRobotic system feeds people with severe mobility limitations
Researchers have developed a robotic feeding system that uses computer vision, machine learning and multimodal sensing to safely feed people with severe mobility limitations, including those with...
View ArticleRobots' and prosthetic hands' sense of touch could be as fast as humans
Research could pave the way for a prosthetic hand and robot to be able to feel touch like a human hand. The technology could also be used to help restore lost functionality to patients after a stroke.
View ArticleScientists learn how to control muscles with light
Researchers developed a way to help people with amputation or paralysis regain limb control. Their optogenetic technique could offer more precise control over muscle contraction, along with a dramatic...
View ArticleNew gene therapy trial shows restored hearing and speech in children born...
A new clinical trial of five children with inherited deafness found administering gene therapy in both ears led to restored hearing and speech, and additional gains including sound source localization,...
View ArticleOmega-3 therapy prevents birth-related brain injury in newborn rodents
A novel omega-3 injectable emulsion reduces brain damage in newborn rodents experiencing lack of oxygen at delivery, a major cause of disability in human infants and children.
View ArticlePeople feel more connected to 'tweezer-like' bionic tools that don't resemble...
Some say the next step in human evolution will be the integration of technology with flesh. Now, researchers have used virtual reality to test whether humans can feel embodiment -- the sense that...
View ArticleAI-powered simulation training improves human performance in robotic...
Researchers have demonstrated a new method that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons to autonomously help users save energy while walking,...
View ArticleMouse study identifies unique approach for preventing life-threatening...
A new study identifies a druggable cellular target that, if controlled properly, could prevent or lessen autonomic dysfunction and improve quality of life for people with spinal cord injury.
View ArticleTabulae Paralytica: Mapping the biology of spinal cord injury in...
Scientists have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries -- mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their...
View ArticleChatGPT is biased against resumes with credentials that imply a disability --...
Researchers found that ChatGPT consistently ranked resumes with disability-related honors and credentials -- such as the 'Tom Wilson Disability Leadership Award' -- lower than the same resumes without...
View ArticleCreating supranormal hearing in mice
A new study has produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in people.
View ArticleChemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors
A new study tracked a cohort of testicular cancer survivors who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy for an average of 14 years, revealing that 78% experience significant difficulties in everyday...
View ArticleA prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk...
With a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, researchers restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee. Seven patients were able to walk faster, avoid...
View ArticleImplantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants
Researchers developed a prototype of an implantable microphone for a cochlear implant. Their device, which senses the movement of the ear drum in the inner ear, performed as well as commercial hearing...
View ArticleTrauma Medical Home: New coordinated care model for injured older adults
Older adults who suffer serious injuries from a fall or a motor vehicle accident often have impaired long-term functioning and diminished quality of life. A new study has found the new Trauma Medical...
View ArticleA new material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses
Neuroprostheses allow the nervous system of a patient who has suffered an injury to connect with mechanical devices that replace paralyzed or amputated limbs. A study demonstrates in animal models how...
View ArticleNovel genome editing approach restores hearing in adult preclinical models...
Researchers restored hearing in preclinical mouse models with a specific form of inherited deafness called DFNA50 caused by mutations in microRNA, by using a novel in vivo CRISPR genome editing...
View ArticleNew target in critical pain-regulating brain region
A new study has found that prolonged nerve injury (in an experimental model of chronic pain) reduces the expression of the transcription factor, Myocyte Enhancer Factor 2C (MEF2C) in the nucleus...
View ArticleEngineers' probe could help advance treatment for spinal cord disease, injury
Neuroscientists have used a nanosized sensor to record spinal cord neurons in free-moving mice, a feat that could lead to the development of better treatments for spinal cord disease and injury.
View ArticleNew ways to study spinal cord malformations in embryos
Scientists have successfully created mechanical force sensors directly in the developing brains and spinal cords of chicken embryos, which they hope will improve understanding and prevention of birth...
View ArticleWith gene editing, mice with a form of inherited deafness can hear again
Researchers have used gene editing to restore hearing in adult mice with a type of inherited hearing loss. They showed that shutting down a damaged copy of a gene called a microRNA (miRNA) enabled the...
View Article'Dancing molecules' heal cartilage damage
New therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signaling of a protein that is crucial for cartilage formation and maintenance. Researchers found that intensifying the motion of molecules...
View ArticleWhite matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries
Scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted...
View ArticleNew biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
Scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. New material comprises peptides, proteins and...
View ArticleZebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord
A new study maps out a detailed atlas of all the cells involved in regenerating the zebrafish spinal cord. In an unexpected finding, the researchers showed that survival and adaptability of the severed...
View ArticleBlood pressure levels impacted by chronic occupational noise exposure
A new study found in adult power loom weavers, chronic noise exposure not only increased their blood pressure overall, but also each year of exposure increased their odds of having high blood pressure...
View ArticleSeparating the physical and psychosocial causes of pain
Not all pain is the same. Depending on the cause, it requires different therapies. A team has now developed a method that enables physicians to better distinguish between physical and psychosocial pain.
View ArticleDeclining senses can impact mental health and loneliness in aging adults
Researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental health, and that different types of sensory disability are associated with different aspects of mental...
View ArticleDefining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities
The extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the Olympic games take center stage. For Paralympians and high-performance athletes with spinal cord injuries (SCI), assessing...
View ArticleSeeing the future: Zebrafish regenerates fully functional photoreceptor cells...
Blinding diseases lead to permanent vision loss by damaging photoreceptor cells, which humans cannot naturally regenerate. While researchers are working on new methods to replace or regenerate these...
View ArticleMechanisms of how morphine relieves pain mapped out
Researchers describe the neural processes behind how morphine relieves pain. This is valuable knowledge because the drug has such serious side effects.
View ArticleNovel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord injury through the use of engineered immune cells. Mice given the treatment had improved recovery from...
View ArticleNew AI can ID brain patterns related to specific behavior
Scientists have developed a new AI algorithm that can separate brain patterns related to a particular behavior. This work promises to improve brain-computer interfaces and aid with the discovery of new...
View ArticleCow slime can help disc herniation patients after surgery, research shows
Researchers have developed a gel inspired by cow slime for patients suffering from disc herniation. By adding the mucin gel immediately after surgery, it is possible to create a protective barrier...
View ArticleVersatile knee exo for safer lifting
A set of knee exoskeletons, built with commercially available knee braces and drone motors, has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks. They helped users maintain better...
View ArticleWalking in lockstep
Researchers studied the neurological control applied to human walking that maintains the correct relationship between the leg positions. They found that the rhythm of each leg continues independently...
View ArticleScientists uncover a critical component that helps killifish regenerate their...
Spontaneous injuries like the loss of a limb or damage to the spinal cord are impossible for humans to repair. Yet, some animals have an extraordinary capacity to regenerate after injury, a response...
View ArticleHow are stretch reflexes modulated during voluntary movement?
How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? This paper cuts directly into critical debates about how the ancient spinal cord and the relatively new human...
View ArticleLab-grown spines unlock safer treatment for women with epilepsy, study suggests
Researchers have made a significant step towards enabling women with epilepsy safer access to a common and highly effective anti-seizure medication. Sodium Valproate or valproic acid is widely...
View ArticleDeep brain stimulation instantly improves arm and hand function post-brain...
Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or stroke.
View ArticleAdding vagus nerve stimulation to training sessions may boost how well sounds...
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, which...
View ArticleEvidence builds for near infrared light treatment in traumatic brain injury
New research indicates that a novel method could result in a new treatment option in an area of medicine that currently has few, if any, treatment options.
View ArticleControlling prosthetic hands more precisely by the power of thought
Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain...
View ArticleClinical trial for treating spinal cord injury using olfactory cell nerve...
Realizing a Phase I human clinical trial commencing to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of olfactory cell nerve bridges to treat chronic spinal cord injury.
View ArticleEnhanced cardiovascular function with spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation...
New research shows that stimulation of the lumbosacral vertebrae region significantly elevated low blood pressure, unlike cervical or upper thoracic stimulation.
View ArticleWearable ultrasound tech for muscle monitoring opens new possibilities in...
Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures...
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