Modified Immune Cells: Revolutionary Treatment Reduces Spinal Cord …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Severe spinal cord injuries harm nerve cells, breaking the communication link between the brain and the rest of the body, and resulting in permanent disabilities for millions globally. The initial injury is only a small part of the total harm to the spinal cord, a tissue extending from the brain stem to the lower back. ... Trending News. Webb ...
‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries
WEBNov 11, 2021 · A new study shows that a single injection of nanofibers with “dancing molecules” can reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries in mice. The therapy mimics natural signals to trigger axon regeneration, scar reduction, myelin formation and blood vessel growth.
Research Points a Way to Modulate Scarring in Spinal Cord Injury
WEB2 days ago · 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 from regenerating, impeding the healing process and leading to permanent nerve damage, loss of sensation or paralysis.
Red light therapy for repairing spinal cord injury passes milestone
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) could benefit from a future treatment to repair nerve connections using red and near-infrared light. The method, invented by scientists at the University...
Study finds stem cell therapy is safe and may benefit people with ...
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers published a phase 1 trial of stem cell regenerative medicine for patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. The treatment was well-tolerated and showed improvement in seven of 10 participants.
Spinal cord ‘atlas’ offers unprecedented insights into injuries
WEBJun 19, 2024 · A four-dimensional cell atlas of spinal-cord injury in mice shows how different cells react to damage and how gene therapy can boost wound repair. The study, published in Nature, could help...
Molecular pathway discovery points to a way to modulate scarring …
WEB2 days ago · Now, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered how a rarely studied cell type controls the formation of scar tissue in spinal cord injuries. Activating a molecular pathway within these cells ...
Science Saturday: Regenerative pipeline for spinal cord repair
WEBJul 31, 2021 · Mayo Clinic researchers are studying how stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood can improve motor function in rats with spinal cord injury. They are also conducting a phase two clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of …
MRI scans predict recovery from spinal cord injury | News Center ...
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Neck-level spinal cord injuries are among the most devastating, and recovery is difficult to predict. Some patients live with lasting paralysis of all four limbs, while others regain the ability to walk.
Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy …
WEBApr 1, 2024 · A phase 1 clinical trial shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The study, published in Nature Communications, documents the results of 10 participants and suggests future research directions.
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