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Developing Our Sense of Smell
March 25, 2013 Biologists have found that neural-crest stem cells--multipotent, migratory cells unique to vertebrates that give rise to facial bones, smooth muscle, and other structures -- also play a key role in ... > full story -
Relieving Chronic Pain With New Device
March 25, 2013 A new, implantable device for treating chronic pain has passed an important safety ... > full story -
Making Axons Branch and Grow to Help Nerve Regeneration After Injury
March 22, 2013 One molecule makes nerve cells grow longer. Another one makes them grow branches. These new experimental manipulations have taken researchers a step closer to understanding how nerve cells are ... > full story -
'Evolutionary Glitch' Possible Cause of Childhood Ear Infections
March 21, 2013 Researchers have uncovered how the human ear is formed, giving clues as to why children are susceptible to infections such as glue ... > full story -
Novel Discovery Reveals Signals from Brain Aid the Spread, Persistence of Pain
March 19, 2013 Treatments for pain at the site of an injury may not always be good enough, according to a novel study. The study results could change conventional thinking about pain management, they ... > full story -
Wireless, Implanted Sensor Broadens Range of Brain Research
March 19, 2013 A compact, self-contained sensor recorded and transmitted brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year in early stage animal tests, according to a new ... > full story -
Balancing Act: Direct and Indirect Costs of Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders
March 15, 2013 The value of medical treatment can be far greater than the cost of the treatment finds a new study. Improved physical function leads to measurable gains in employment, improved household income, and ... > full story -
Rapid Hearing Loss May Be a Symptom of Rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
March 14, 2013 Rapid hearing loss in both ears may be a symptom of the rare but always-fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and should be considered a reason for clinicians to test for the ... > full story -
Low Cognitive Score and Risk of Brain Injury Linked
March 12, 2013 Young men with low cognitive function and low socioeconomic status are significantly more likely to suffer from mild traumatic brain injury than those without, a new study suggests. Current ... > full story -
New Hope for Reversing the Effects of Spinal Cord Injury
March 12, 2013 New hope for reversing the effects of spinal cord injury may be found in a combination of stem cell therapy and physical therapy according to new ... > full story
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