Scientists have developed a new method that can grow motor neurons from skin cells, which may serve as a platform for ALS ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

What Is a Spinal MRI? A spinal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. The MRI may scan your whole ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) resulting in severe paralysis is known to deteriorate the quality of life of humans. However, the treatment strategies for recovery of motor function after SCI are limited.

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved treatments for limb spasticity.

A CSF leak occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) escapes from the protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This is a serious condition that can cause headaches, seizures, or meningitis.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NervGen Pharma Corp. (TSX-V: NGEN) (OTCQB: NGENF) , a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing neurorestorative ...

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said. Applying low ...

Researchers have used genetic tools to investigate how specific nerve cells in the brain respond after a spinal cord injury.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a specific type of damage, called demyelination, to the central nervous system, including the spinal cord. MS is a neurological disease. It causes the immune system ...

The ARC-IM Lumbar Lead is the second model in the ARC-IM Lead family to be used in a clinical feasibility study The Company ...