Scientists have officially grown a notochord—the tissues that act as the “GPS for the developing embryo” by guiding the ...

Francis Crick Institute scientists developed a rudimentary human spine via stem cells in a laboratory. They have created a “trunk-like structure” that is around 1 to 2 millimeters long. Despite its ...

In a new study, scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN) and University Hospital Magdeburg demonstrated that the spinal cord is far more than just a transmission pathway that ...

The spine allows you to stand upright, bend and twist – all while protecting your spinal cord, the communications highway that threads a vast network of nerves from your brain to all corners of the ...

The human spine has been transformed into a weight bearing column, putting it under unprecedented stresses and dooming us to the likelihood of back injuries and pain. As remarkable as our ...

Just look at a human spine. You can see how the last few bones are partially fused together. That's your tailbone — it's all that's left of our tail. And yes, it's sad and pathetic, and you can ...

In a recent study published in PNAS​, researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences explored the regenerative mechanisms behind SCI repair.

A new study reveals new insights into ependymal cells and astrocytes and offers a promising approach for future SCI therapies.

The center collects, stores, and distributes pre- and postmortem tissues including brain, spinal cord, CSF, serum, blood cells, and urine. The center maintains inventories of its tissue and fluid ...

Dr. Brenton Jones of West Point Family Chiropractic was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s noon hour meeting of the Kiwanis ...