Thursday 31 May 2012

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Paralyzed rats walk again in Swiss study
May 31st 2012, 18:43

A researcher observes a rat walking on hind legs during an experiment at the Center for Neuroprosthetics and Brain Mind Institute in Ecublens.Scientists have restored full movement to rats paralyzed by spinal cord injuries in a study using electrical and chemical stimulation. While it's unclear if a similar technique could help people with similar injuries,  it may hint at new ways of treating paralysis.




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