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The enemy within: How the immune system worsens brain injury outcomes

Researchers at UC Riverside link immune signaling to disrupted brain function and cognition after concussion, finding a crucial link between TLR4 and MMP-9. Blocking these pathways may limit changes in brain circuits and improve long-term neurological outcomes.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJournal of Neuroinflammation·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2026

Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids

Researchers developed an advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury and tested a promising regenerative therapy. The treatment triggered neurite growth and reduced scarring in injured organoids, offering validation for its potential to work in humans.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2026
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Thin skin significantly blunts injury from puncture, study finds

Researchers found that pig skin attached to underlying tissue reduced damage from puncture by about 60% at slower speeds and 73% at higher speeds compared to the same tissue without skin. Synthetic skin offered less protection, reducing the damage by less than 40% at slower speeds and less than 30% at higher speeds.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 28, 2024

How does traumatic brain injury progress to Alzheimer’s disease?

A new $3.5 million NIH grant will investigate the complex interplay between traumatic brain injury and genetic risk factors in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The three-year study will use rodents to assess disease progression across different age periods, providing insights into potential early intervention strategies.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·DateAug 8, 2024
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