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The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system, housed within the vertebral column of the spine. It extends from the brainstem down the back and acts as a major conduit for transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body. Structurally, the spinal cord is made up of nerves that carry incoming sensory data to the brain and outgoing motor commands to the muscles. It is segmented into different regions corresponding to the nerve roots that branch off to innervate specific parts of the body. These regions include the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral areas. The spinal cord also plays a critical role in reflex actions, which are immediate responses to certain stimuli that do not require direct involvement from the brain. Damage to the spinal cord can lead to significant impairments like paralysis and loss of sensation below the site of injury, reflecting its crucial role in bodily functions.
Research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm suggests that measuring the…
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new…
Study in mice finds that a widely-used medication prevents damage to fat tissue from injuries…
Aya Takeoka and her team at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have…
New research reveals that spinal cord neurons possess the capability to learn and retain information…
Innovative nanogels developed by researchers have shown effectiveness in targeting glial cells for the treatment…
An engineer from Pitt has been awarded $557K in NIH funding to conduct the world’s…
Spinal cord stimulation by University of Pittsburgh researchers effectively reduces phantom limb pain and restores…
Guiding cells to natural target region key to functional recovery. In a new study in…
Scientists at .NeuroRestore, Switzerland, report in Science that they have developed a gene therapy that…
A new study suggests that the immune system’s capacity to react to spinal cord injuries…
The absence of sufficient evidence raises doubts about the benefits. According to a recently published…
A promising nerve stimulation therapy has been developed at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians…
A neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord instantly improves arm and hand mobility, enabling people…
A hybrid biomaterial that has been successfully synthesized could be utilized to treat spinal injuries.…
According to recent research, the brainstem and spinal cord play a crucial role in processing…
Axon growth, regenerative signaling, and synaptic plasticity were all increased by gene activation. Currently, there…