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Paralyzed rats walk again, thanks to breakthrough spinal cord implants
Researchers in New Zealand have demonstrated a minimally invasive technology that has effectively aided in restoring movement in paralyzed rats. This breakthrough could mean we're a big step closer to treating spinal cord injuries in humans and pets – which are presently incurable and often lead to…
The University of Auckland team's tech takes the form of an ultra-thin implant designed to fit right on the injury site of a rat's spinal cord, to deliver controlled zaps of electricity. The specially developed biocompatible implants stimulated the regeneration of nerve fibers (axons), and the establishment of new connections across the injured area of the spinal cord through low-frequency electric field treatment. The team, which includes researchers from Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology, will continue to explore how different doses of low-frequency electric field treatment can affect recovery.
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