SEARCH FOR SCI CURE: Scientists discover new way to repair injured spinal nerves

Scientists from Aberdeen University’s Institute of Medical Sciences in Scotland have managed to regrow spinal nerves in rats after activating a molecule found in nerve cells by using their very own gel. Triggering a molecule called Epac2 led to “significant improvement” in the growth of nerves severed following injury and represents the first time that activating this molecule has been found to boost nerve growth like this.

Adult spinal nerve cells have very limited ability to regrow which makes recovery from spinal cord injury very difficult. Epac2 molecules are important for nerve growth during embryonic development so it is logical that it may have the same effect on adult nerve cells – encourage them to regenerate.

You can read more about this study HERE.