Even when people with incomplete spinal cord injuries can walk, everyday functions like standing, balancing or producing steady force may remain difficult. A new study shows why.

In past research, Calvert and others in the field have been able to restore control over muscle movement for these patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Polymerized laminin promoted axonal regeneration and functional recovery in rats and dogs. Eight people treated ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward treating spinal cord injuries that cause paralysis. In lab dishes, researchers at Northwestern University grew tiny organoids of the human spinal cord. Then, ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed the most advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury to date. In a new study, the research team used lab-grown human spinal cord organoids - ...

On June 14, 2018, a study was released suggesting a genetic treatment might be able to repair spinal cords damaged by contusion. Currently, not all ...