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Paraplegia is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal.
Scientists discover two ways to preserve diseased upper motor neurons in ALS

Scientists discover two ways to preserve diseased upper motor neurons in ALS

Study identifies genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene as cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Study identifies genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene as cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

New gene may affect the upper motor neuron cells in the nervous system, study reveals

New gene may affect the upper motor neuron cells in the nervous system, study reveals

A peptide could prove to be useful in stopping nerve cell degeneration

A peptide could prove to be useful in stopping nerve cell degeneration

Gene therapy helps paralyzed mice to walk again

Gene therapy helps paralyzed mice to walk again