Spinal muscular atrophy, SMA, a genetic neuromuscular disorder with progressive muscle wasting due to mutation in the SMN1 gene, deficiency in SMN protein, and loss of motor neurons, 3D illustration ...

These nerves send signals for things like pressure, pain, temperature, and texture from your skin to the spinal cord and brain. Because a dermatome identifies a specific area of the body with a ...

is a common neurological test that's done to examine the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the protective fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. During the procedure, a needle is carefully inserted ...

No, seriously. Every year we cap off these awards by honoring an entity that’s helped make cord-cutting easier or better. In 2024, it’s hard to think of better recipients than the current FCC ...

Scientists traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord to control motor function. Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle ...

By using a genetically modified rabies virus, they pinpointed connections from the brain to these diverse “switchboard operator” cells in the spinal cord. The atlas highlights how brain signals ...

(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for NEON) Director Rob Reiner has revealed some details of what to expect from the long-awaited Spinal Tap II film. READ MORE: ‘This Is Spinal Tap 2 ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in ... The medical research council (MRC) scale for distal muscle groups was rated at 3 in both extremities, ...

Meanwhile, synthetic gel aids in recovery after spinal surgery; Pittsburgh researchers create helper robots for people with ALS; a study finds nerve stimulation is effective against ...

A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal tissue growth within or next to the spinal cord. Even benign spinal cord tumors can cause serious neurological problems in your child because they can put pressure ...