PET Tracer Maps Synapse Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

Summary: Researchers developed a new PET tracer capable of measuring synapse loss after spinal cord injury, offering insights into both spinal and brain changes. In rat models, the tracer revealed…

Neuron Discovery Could Help Restore Breathing After Spinal Injuries

Summary: Scientists have discovered a specialized group of spinal cord interneurons that help regulate breathing when the body faces challenges like high carbon dioxide levels. Blocking these neurons impaired the…