A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, forming nerve roots that branch from your spinal cord, but only 30 dermatomes. Your spinal nerves ...

Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury. Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves ...

The same family of chemical signals that attracts developing sensory nerves up the spinal cord toward the brain serves to repel motor nerves, sending them in the opposite direction, down the cord and ...

The back supports the body’s weight and allows for flexible movement while protecting vital organs and nerve structures. It comprises the spine, nerves, and other crucial elements. Problems with the ...

Recent research demonstrates that small molecule activation of the protein KCC2 can reactivate dormant nerve pathways after spinal cord injury in laboratory mice. This molecule may have immense ...

The spinal cord is delicate, since it is made up of nerves that can be damaged easily, which could affect multiple parts of the body. When injuries occur that damage the nerves in the spinal cord, ...

Researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed frog tadpoles, which has an unusually high capacity for nerve regeneration. Their study showed ...