Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved ...

In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight" responses. These protective responses ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

SCI often causes long-term motor and sensory deficits because the damaged tissue does not simply heal like many peripheral tissues.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) held a special event to recognize Michael Neville and Vicky Ott. The two have been participating in ...