University of Minnesota researchers developed a 3D-printed scaffold that directs stem cells to grow into functioning nerve cells, successfully restoring movement in rats with severed spinal cords.

For the first time, a research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities demonstrated a groundbreaking process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues for spinal cord ...

Imagine falling off a ladder, slipping off a terrace, or even just tripping awkwardly on a wet floor. You dust yourself off, wince a little, and carry on. But what if that tiny twinge in your back is ...

WEST CONCORD, Minn. — Last year, when Michaela Neuzil decided to take on the task of running her own chiropractic office in West Concord, Minnesota, population 861, she wanted to also embed herself in ...

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences is gait impairment, which affects over 80% of stroke ...

“I had to sit there and dig my nails into my palms and just bear through it,” White said. At home, a simple walk from her bedroom to the kitchen brought her to tears. And a trip to the mailbox down ...