Spinal Cord Injury News
A collection of posts on news, information and resources for those with spinal cord injuries.
Epigenetic Treatment in Mice Improves Spinal Cord Regeneration After Injury
New Imperial-led research shows that weekly epigenetic treatment in mice can support spinal cord regeneration after severe injury.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on September 22nd, 2022.
Restoring Movement After Spinal Cord Injury Focus of New Research
People with spinal cord injuries often experience life-long movement impairment or paralysis, for which there is no cure. When coupled with rehabilitative exercise, electrical spinal cord stimulation can help restore some movement, though the mechanisms of how the nerves in the spinal cord recover are unknown.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on September 7th, 2022.
Untapped Potential of Stem Cells Could Aid Repair of Spinal Cord Damage
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. If a similar type of cell exists in humans, they could offer a new therapeutic approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
After disease or injury, stem cells help repair the damage by replacing cells that have died. In some organs, like the skin and intestine, these stem cells are constantly active, while in others, so called ‘latent stem cells’ lie waiting for harm to occur before being triggered into action.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on August 23rd, 2022.
Breakthrough Treatment Developed to Help Spinal Cord Injuries
A team of researchers in Switzerland have developed a breakthrough technology that could assist in a cure for paraplegia.
Posted in Research for a Cure on August 15th, 2022.
Research Shows Cancer Drug Fosters Nerve Repair After Injury
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug can foster regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma.
The research, published today in Clinical and Translational Medicine, used cell and animal models to demonstrate that when taken orally the candidate drug, known as AZD1390, can block the response to DNA damage in nerve cells and promote regeneration of damaged nerves, so restoring sensory and motor function after spinal injury.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on July 18th, 2022.