Posts Tagged ‘myelin’

New Research Takes Step Towards Healing Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted on July 11th, 2019

Recently, researchers have investigated a nerve repair process that could potentially be activated to heal injuries to the brain and spinal cord. This discovery came from investigating an existing peripheral nerve regeneration pathway and applying similar concepts to central nervous system cells. This research team was led by Claire Jacob, Professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and at the Swiss University of Fribourg. Their findings were published in a recent edition of Cell Reports.

Discovery Reveals Ability of Schwann Cells to Generate Myelin

Posted on July 5th, 2019

OHSU research could lead to new therapies to heal nervous system disorders

Scientists have discovered that a special type of cell is much more prolific in generating a protective sheath covering nerve fibers than previously believed.

Study Establishes Safety of Spinal Cord Stem Cell Transplantation

Posted on July 20th, 2006

Transplanting human embryonic stem cells does not cause harm and can be used as a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of acute spinal cord injury, according to a recent study by UC Irvine researchers.

Paralyzed Mice Given Stem Cells Walk Again

Posted on July 12th, 2006

Study suggests treatment may help repair damaged spinal cords.

Injections of human stem cells seem to directly repair some of the damage caused by spinal cord injury, according to research that helped partially paralyzed mice walk again.

Finding May Lead to New Therapy for Nervous System Disorders

Posted on March 3rd, 2006

Stem cells obtained from adult nasal passages can be transformed into nerve cells that restore mobility and function to rats with spinal cord injuries, a University of Louisville study has shown.

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