Spinal cord device offers new treatment for injuries

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge developed a groundbreaking electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord, offering a new method for treating spinal injuries without brain surgery. The device records and stimulates nerve signals across the entire spinal cord, providing a 360-degree view of spinal activity. Tests on animal models and human cadavers showed successful limb movement stimulation and potential for bypassing damaged areas.


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