Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
Jul 13, 2013 9:22:35 GMT -8
Post by DJ on Jul 13, 2013 9:22:35 GMT -8
This isn't really recent news but here it is for any of those that've missed it. This looks really promising, lets hope they get the same results with humans.
First recovery of severely injured spinal cords—may hold hope for people.
Wearing a robotic harness, paralyzed rats have been made to walk again, according to a new study—albeit with an oddly upright, humanlike gait and while stimulated by judicious jolts of electricity and chemicals.
It's the first time severely injured spinal cords have been reawakened, say researchers, who add that the technique might hold some promise for disabled people.
Wearing a robotic harness, paralyzed rats have been made to walk again, according to a new study—albeit with an oddly upright, humanlike gait and while stimulated by judicious jolts of electricity and chemicals.
It's the first time severely injured spinal cords have been reawakened, say researchers, who add that the technique might hold some promise for disabled people.
Click here to read on - National Geographic: Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
