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Spider silk spins new life into nerve repair

Spiders can be an uncomfortable presence for many people, but thanks to a new development, their silk is set to enhance nerve repair to a level not previously achievable. Newrotex, a medical device ...
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Scientists Discover Fast, Nerve-Like Immune Signal That Speeds Up Muscle Repair

Uncover a new pathway for muscle healing. Research shows macrophages act like nerve cells, using fast calcium signals for ...
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Lucia Notterpek, Ph.D., awarded grant to advance treatment for peripheral neuropathy

Lucia Notterpek, Ph.D., professor and senior associate dean for research at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), has been awarded an Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial ...
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Device that uses biodegradable polymers to repair peripheral nerves gets FDA clearance

Veronica Paulus is a former STAT intern supported by the Harvard University Institute of Politics. A sutureless device for peripheral nerve repair could be available on the market in the coming months ...
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3D-printed implant offers a potential new route to repair spinal cord injuries

A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has developed a 3-D printed implant to deliver electrical stimulation to injured areas of the spinal cord, offering a potential new ...