David Julius and Wendy Yue have discovered a natural mechanism that could help reduce scarring after a spinal cord injury.

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to ...

More information: Xiaoyu Xue et al, Heterogeneous fibroblasts contribute to fibrotic scar formation after spinal cord injury ...

New research reveals that scar formation after spinal cord injuries is more complex than previously thought. Scientists have identified two types of perivascular cells as key contributors to scar ...

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Losing your ability to walk due to drunk driving is not only traumatic but also extremely expensive. Furthermore, it's best ...

A MUM has shared the incredible journey that her son has been on with his rare condition which meant he was “born twice”. Lisa Coffee, 23, explained how her son, Luca, underwent a rare ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, SCIAN, has called for the establishment of a road crash victims’ fund in Nigeria to provide financial support to those who suffer permanent ...

Media Contact: [email protected], (415) 502-6397 Subscribe to UCSF News After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged ...