Projects 2006/2007

Networks of nerve cells located in the spinal cord control the musculature. The muscles are activated in a particular sequence, for example during walking. The control only works if it continuously ...

If cells which produce nerve growth factors are transplanted into the severed spinal cord, they can stimulate the regeneration of nerve cells. However, severed fibres which start growing again cannot ...

The myelin sheath - i.e. the protective layer surrounding the nerve cells - contains proteins which inhibit nerve growth. Regeneration of injured nerve fibres is prevented by their presence. ...