Rewiring a Damaged Spinal Cord [Video]

When Christopher Reeve became quadriplegic, there was little hope for patients with spinal cord injury. Now researchers are combining what they know about the central nervous system’s ability to rewire and regrow with a new understanding of the hidden smarts of the spinal cord to dramatically improve treatments. [More]
Source: Scientific American Topic - Medical Technology - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mind & Brain,Neuroscience,Medical Technology,Neurological Disorders Source Type: news