Category Archives: stem cell research

https://www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-neuralink-works-monkeys-human-test-brain-computer-interface-in-2020/ Neuralink, Elon Musk’s startup that’s trying to directly link brains and computers, has developed a system to feed thousands of electrical probes into a brain and hopes to start testing the technology on humans in in 2020, Chief Executive Elon Musk revealed Tuesday. And it’s working already in animal tests. “A monkey has beenContinue reading “Elon Musk says Neuralink plans 2020 human test of brain-computer interface”

http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/content/abstract/169/3/1039 By Fei Qiao et.al., 2006 (amjpathol.org)- Initiation of an inflammatory cascade following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is thought to cause secondary injury and to adversely impact functional recovery, although the mechanisms involved are not well defined. We report on the dynamics of complement activation and deposition in the mouse spinal cord following traumaticContinue reading “Complement Plays an Important Role in Spinal Cord Injury and Represents a Therapeutic Target for Improving Recovery following Trauma”

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://www.news-medical.net/?id=38341 <p>Spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a catastrophic event for the individual. Traditionally, such injuries were viewed as permanent, irreversible neurological dysfunction, but over time research has shown some neuroplastic capability of the injured adult mammalian spinal cord. However, spontaneous functional recovery post-SCI is very modest.<br /> The peripheral nervous system (PNS), in contrast,Continue reading “Regenerative medicine offers hope in spinal cord injury”

http://search.sys-con.com/node/886366 <p>VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 03/20/09 — On March 21st 1985, international medal-winning athlete and Olympian Rick Hansen and his team, left Oakridge Centre in Vancouver to raise awareness of the potential of people with disabilities, and to fulfill his dream of an accessible and inclusive world. Two years later, against all odds,Continue reading “24 Years Ago, the Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour Began”

http://www.healthcanal.com/surgery-rehabilitation/7031.html <p>A study published by researchers from the Miller School’s Department of Neurological Surgery and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis offers evidence that the use of mild hypothermia is both a safe and potentially effective strategy in acute spinal cord injury.</p> <p>More than two years ago, NFL player and former Miami Hurricane Kevin EverettContinue reading “Miller School and Miami Project Researchers Publish New Research on the Use of Mild Hypothermia in Spinal Cord Injuries”

http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/permalink/69342.html <p>Once researchers are able refine techniques to derive pluripotent cells and utilize them to regenerate tissue, there will be vast applications in a clinical setting. Such advances could forever change the face of human health care.</p> <p>Introduction/Background</p> <p>Stem cells are biological cells that have two very important qualities, first, potency, or the ability toContinue reading “Stem Cell Research Review”

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-discovery-nerve-regeneration-spinal-injury.html Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow have uncovered a possible new method of enhancing nerve repair in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. It is known that scar tissue, which forms following spinal cord injury, creates an impenetrable barrier to nerve regeneration…

http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140416-907983.html ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CUR) announced that the Institutional Review Board of the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine has approved the Phase I safety trial to treat chronic spinal cord injury (cSCI) with its NSI-566 stem cells. The NSI-566/cSCI Phase I trial will enrollContinue reading “Neuralstem Spinal Cord Injury Stem Cell Trial Approved To Commence At University Of California, San Diego”

http://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2016/11/4/zebrafish-could-help-repair-human-spinal-cord-injuries A freshwater fish popular in many home aquariums might hold the key to repairing damaged spinal cords in humans. In a study published in the journal Science, Researchers at Duke University say the zebrafish is able to completely heal its spine — even after it was severed — because of a protein that helps…

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/researchers-to-develop-intelligent-spinal-interface-with-63-million-in-darpa-funding-324852 Supported with a new grant of $6.3 million from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a team led by Brown University researchers will develop and test an “intelligent spinal interface” aimed at helping to restore limb movement and bladder control for people who have suffered spinal cord injuries…

http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=37142877355420 <P>November 2, 2006 (Hemscott, AFX News)- Stem Cell Sciences PLC said its Neural Stem Cells (NS cells) are to enter pre-clinical testing for spinal cord injury in a collaboration with Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at the National University of Ireland, Galway.</P> <P>The initial study, whose results are expected in the first quarter of 2007,Continue reading “Stem Cell Sciences to test neural stem cells for spinal cord injury”

http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070415/NEWS0501/704150356/1152/NEWS <P>By Brian Wallheimer, April 15, 2007 (jconline.com)- Work done by a researcher at Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering could have an impact on treating spinal cord injuries.</P> <P>Purdue associate professor Alyssa Panitch and other researchers recently submitted a paper on a scaffold-like gel material that can be injected into the body andContinue reading “Gel can act as bone, tissue”

http://www.cushingdaily.com/statenewsII/local_story_248202748.html <p>By Wally Kennedy, Sept. 5, 2007, (CNHI News Service)- Rylea Barlett was born blind six years ago.</p> <p>Her optic nerves did not develop. She was diagnosed when she was a few months old. Doctor after doctor gave her no hope of ever seeing.</p> <p>On July 4, the girl received the first of five stem-cellContinue reading “Stem-cell transplants provide hope”

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/201026.php/Intensive-training-can-fuel-repair <p>Dec. 19, 2007 (dailyindia.com)- Researchers at the University of Alberta have revealed that intensive rehabilitation training for patients with spinal cord injuries can stimulate repair in the brain and spinal cord.&nbsp;</p> <p>They believe that these new branches growing from severed nerve fibres, along with compensating changes in the brain that would help in restoringContinue reading “Intensive training can fuel repair in brain, spinal cord post injury”