Exciting times in the tadpole spinal cord

Pathfinding by dorsal column axons in the spinal cord of the frog tadpole.

Sensory fibres from dorsal root ganglia (DRG) enter the spinal cord and run within a clearly defined ipsilateral pathway, the dorsal column, which lies in the dorsal funiculus. We have examined the characteristics of this pathway as a defined substrate for dorsal column axons in Rana temporaria tadpoles by rotating the thoracic spinal cord through 180 degrees from dorsal to ventral. Using HRP a...

Epidermal cyst in the spinal cord of a lamb

New and complex strabismus surgeries: exciting times!

Strabismus surgeries have, in recent times, progressed at a rapid rate, with the introduction of a multitude of remarkable techniques that have defied the rules of classic surgery. With the advent of newer imaging modalities, and a better understanding of disease pathophysiology, surgical techniques are more targeted toward the specific muscles involved and its pathology. This article endeavors...

Synaptic transmission: Exciting times for presynaptic receptors

Presynaptic receptors play an important role - typically inhibitory--in modulating the strength of synaptic transmission in the brain. Recent studies now reveal that neurotransmitters can enhance synaptic strength by activating ligand-gated ion channels in presynaptic nerve endings.

O17: Inflammation in Brain and Spinal Cord

our goal in this paper is to describe and compare basic immunopathologic pattern of common demyelinating disorder, that is very important to choose the best treatment. The most common disorders are multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica,Anti MOG associated disease,ADEM and autoimmune encephalitis. ADEM consists of ‘‘sleeves’’ of demyelination centered on small, engorge...