Spinal Cord

COVID-19 affects the nervous system of an infected individual, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles

Nearly half of hospitalised patients have neurological manifestations like headache, disorders of smell and taste, seizures, strokes, and muscle pain.

Stem cells may help treat spinal cord injuries

Scientists have successfully used stem cells for the first time to promote regeneration after injury to a specialised band of spinal chord nerve fibres

Paralysed people may soon get bionic spines controlled by thought

Under the project, scientists are developing a device for a human quadriplegic patient who would have robotic limbs controlled by thoughts.

Add folic acid to bread to keep spinal defects at bay: Experts

Health experts in the UK have suggested to fortify bread with folic acid, an essential B vitamin to reduce the number of babies born with spinal defects.

How Zebra fish can help reverse paralysis in humans

Scientists have decoded the secrets of the zebra fish's amazing ability to heal its spinal cord after injury.

How Zebra fish can help reverse paralysis in humans

Scientists have decoded the secrets of the zebra fish's amazing ability to heal its spinal cord after injury.