What is the anatomy of the spinal cord? The human spinal cord is a cylindrical structure of nerve tissue that is protected by the spinal column and composed of uniformly organized white and grey ...

Although it is well known that activity-dependent motor cortex (MCX) plasticity produces long-term potentiation (LTP) of local cortical circuits, leading to enhanced muscle function, the effects on ...

The regeneration of damaged neurons has been the ultimate goal for a large portion of neuroscience research. Understanding the underlying mechanisms that control neuronal growth is key to developing ...

A collaborative study in neuroscience, spearheaded by a research team of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), sheds light on new possibilities for treating central nervous ...

Brown-Séquard syndrome (BSS) is a rare condition of the spinal cord. It can lead to one-sided weakness, paralysis, and a loss of sensitivity to pain and temperature on the other side of the body.

From the Neurological Unit, Boston City Hospital, and the Department of Neuropathology, Harvard Medical School. I wish to thank Dr. Frederic Parker, Jr. for his assistance in examination of the ...