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Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences

Spinal Cord Research

3D illustration of Spine, medical concept (Adobe Stock image by yodiyim)
Illustration of the human spine.

Spinal cord research

Spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries impact millions of people worldwide. These injuries cause neuronal loss and the formation of scar tissue, which is believed to block the regrowth of axons—thin nerve fibers that carry electrical signals. As a result, recovery is limited, often leading to lasting impairments that affect patients’ autonomic, motor, and sensory functions and greatly diminishing their quality of life.

School of Medicine Basic Sciences Spinal Cord Research

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