Blocking a Cancer-Related Pathway Helps Reduce Spine Deformities Due to Genetic Disorder, Finds New Study

Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented ...
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Molecular pathway discovery points to a way to modulate scarring in spinal cord injury

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 ...
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CRISPR screen points to spinal repair pathway in zebrafish

Zebrafish, unlike people, can recover from spinal cord injuries, thanks to a healing process that’s controlled by immune cells called macrophages. Gaining a better understanding of this phenomenon ...
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RAS-MAPK inhibition halts spinal deformity in neurofibromatosis type 1 mouse model

Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people. These ...
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Saving Dogs with Spinal Cord Injuries

Dogs with spinal cord injuries may soon benefit from an experimental drug being tested by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine ...