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Researchers take step toward using stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries Researchers at the University of California San Diego’s School of Medicine (UCSD) have taken a step toward using stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries, having successfully grafted human neural …

ALS Awareness Month May is ALS Awareness Month, and each year there is a month-long campaign to create awareness and raise money for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). 2018’s theme …

Come to KidsCon & Camp Expo 2018! This Saturday, January 27th, come to the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA for KidsCon & Camp Expo 2018! The event will include vendor exhibits, entertainment, giveaways, music, and more. Also, …

A special thanks to all who participated in the NDPL Twitter SciParty January 19th! NDPL Cell Biologist Matthew Wilgo had a great time hosting the NDPL SciParty. Much ground was covered, including a discussion of the different types of stem …

We’re excited to get down and SciParty! Join us over on Twitter this Friday, January 19th from 1-2pm EST, for the NDPL SciParty! What is an NDPL SciParty, anyway? From the SciParty folks: SciParty is a weekly scientific twitter chat …

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Studies indicate that 8 out of 10 Americans will likely experience low back pain during their lives. Annually, the costs associated with chronic low back …