Apart and back again: Reestablished neuronal connections restore walking after paralysis.

Cao, Qi Lin; Gallegos, Chrystine M; Zheng, Yiyan · Cell Stem Cell · 2023

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Despite significant strides promoting axon regeneration after spinal cord injury (SCI), meaningful functional recovery remains elusive. Using a combination of approaches, Squair et al.<sup>1</sup> elegantly demonstrate that axons damaged after SCI must be reconnected with their natural targets to recover lost neurological functions.

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