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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070911090159.htm <p>Sept. 14, 2007 (Science Daily)- UCSF scientists are reporting what they say is a significant improvement in the technique for genetically reprogramming mouse cells to their embryonic state, a process that transforms the cells, in essence, into embryonic stem cells. The finding builds on the strategic breakthrough reported by Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, inContinue reading “Transforming Mouse Cells Into ‘Embryonic’ Stem Cells Easily”

http://www.projo.com/news/content/BRAIN_SCIENTIST_08-26-07_CP6SPJ8.30b9840.html <p>By Felice J. Freyer, Aug 26, 2007 (projo.com)- Asked about the major award he just won, Brown University brain scientist John P. Donoghue reaches across his desk for his invitation to the upcoming ceremony in Germany.</p> <p>He opens it carefully and points to the names of the eminent scientists who will be there withContinue reading “Harnessing the power of thought — with a silicon chip”

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=649533&catname=Local+News&classif= <p>By Katie DeRosa, Aug11, 2007 (St. Catharines Standard- Osprey Media)- Janet Driessen gestures with enthusiasm as she talks about her disease, stopping only to calm her hyperactive aid dog, Detour, as he bounds around the room.</p> <p>Her face is warm, youthful, healthy looking. Every few minutes, she reaches under her knees and tugs atContinue reading “A glimmer of hope; Breakthrough in stem cell research could help scientists treat people with MS”

http://www.medindia.net/news/Fibrinogen-may-Inhibit-Spinal-Cord-Regeneration-23175-1.htm <P><SPAN class="tv12blue lheight20" id=newscontent1 valign="top" align="justify">Fibrinogen, a blood-clotting protein found in circulating blood, has been found to inhibit the growth of central nervous system neuronal cells, a process that is necessary for the regeneration of the spinal cord after traumatic injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN><SPAN class="tv12blue lheight20" valign="top" align="justify">The findings by researchers at the University of California, SanContinue reading “Fibrinogen may Inhibit Spinal Cord Regeneration”

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_6001594 By Lisa Rosetta and Kirsten Stewart, May 27, 2007 (The Salt Lake Tribune)- When their 3-year-old twin sons started stumbling and losing their speech, Leo and Linda Witt hoped it wasn’t serious. <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When the seizures began, and blood tests and brain scans came back inconclusive, the Witts hoped for answers. And when –Continue reading “New therapies using adult stem cells in the works”

http://www.gizmag.com/go/6956/ March 9, 2007 (gizmag.com)- We’ve written before about Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems’ BrainGate, a brain-implant device designed to control a computer, assistive devices and eventually, limb movement. The company’s focus is neural stimulation, sensing and processing technology to improve the lives of those with severe paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and otherContinue reading “Andara OFS Therapy for Acute Spinal Cord Injury repair”

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=369532007 <P>By Tan Ee Lyn, March 8, 2007 (news.scotsman.com, Rutgers)- Scientists are preparing for a large clinical trial in 2008 which aims to use stem cells to help 400 patients with spinal cord injuries in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan grow new cells and nerve fibres.</P> <P>Stem cells from umbilical cord blood will beContinue reading “Scientists plan stem cell trial”

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=64232 March 4, 2007 (Medical News Today)- Macrophages are the immune cells that engulf and destroy the debris of damaged tissue to enable the healing process to begin. Their presence at the scene of damage is critical, but once their task is complete, it is just as critical that macrophages exit rapidly, ending the inflammatoryContinue reading “Enabling Nerve Regeneration Means Evicting The Cleanup Crew”

http://www.physorg.com/news90842597.html February 16, 2007 (physorg.com)- People with paralysis can stand and move without a wheelchair. They can operate computers to read email and play video games. Brown University neuroscientist John Donoghue said these recent achievements are previews of a major promise of neurotechnology – restoring movement control and communication to people immobilized by injury orContinue reading “Smart’ prosthetics: restoring independence to people with disabilities”

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/health/261647,CST-NWS-dad18.article <P>By Jim Ritter, February 18, 2007 (Chicago Sun-Times)- Dr. John Kessler was working in his office when he received word his daughter, Allison, had been seriously hurt in a skiing accident. </P> <P>Kessler is a neurologist. And after talking to Allison’s doctor on the phone, he immediately realized she would be paralyzed from theContinue reading “‘I think Allison will walk again’”

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=21856 <P>February 12, 2007 (News-Medical.net)- A new company, Neurotex Ltd, has been established to develop novel silk-based products that have the potential to provide a new generation of nerve repair materials and treatments. <BR>To help Neurotex Ltd. carry out its developments, a £250,000 investment has been made by The Kinetique Biomedical Seed Fund.</P> <P>Neurotex LtdContinue reading “New approach to nerve repair with novel silk-based products”

http://media.www.dailytargum.com/media/storage/paper168/news/2007/01/17/University/Uric-Acid.May.Treat.Spinal.Cord.Injuries-2651181.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailytargum.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com <P>By Matthew Zegarek, January 17, 2007 (The Daily Targum, Rutgers University)- University researchers led by Professor Bonnie Firestein may have found a treatment for spinal cord injuries by using uric acid.</P> <P>Firestein, an associate professor of cell biology and neuroscience, and her team have published their findings in the early online copy of theContinue reading “Uric acid may treat spinal cord injuries”

http://presszoom.com/story_122382.html <P>January 7, 2007 (PressZoom.com)- Scientists have discovered a new source of stems cells and have used them to create muscle, bone, fat, blood vessel, nerve and liver cells in the laboratory. The first report showing the isolation of broad potential stem cells from the amniotic fluid that surrounds developing embryos was published today inContinue reading “Scientists discover new, readily available source of stem cellsvv”

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070123143605.htm <P>January 24, 2007 (ScienceDaily)- Two scientists from the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that the spinal cord use network mechanisms similar to those used in the brain. The discovery is featured in the current issue of Science. <BR>The researchers report that spinal neurons, during network activity underlying movements, show the similar irregular firing patternsContinue reading “Thinking With The Spinal Cord?”

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2007/16/c6014.html January 16, 2007 (CNW Group)- Victhom Human Bionics Inc. (TSX: VHB) announces today that it received approval from the Ethics Review Board of the rehabilitation center where its clinical trial on gait disorders will be held. The Company received its Investigational Testing Authorization in December 2006 from Health Canada. The Neurostep(TM) is designed toContinue reading “Victhom Human Bionics announces the start of patient enrolment for its Neurostep(TM) clinical trial – Refocuses its R&D activities”