Paralyzed rats walk again after scientists 3D-print a new spinal cord: Implant successfully fueled nerve growth

For the first time, scientists have used rapid 3D printing technologies to create a spinal cord. The team at UC San Diego then put neural cells in it and implanted it into rats, who walked again.

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Paralyzed rats walk again after scientists 3D-print a new spinal cord: Implant successfully fueled nerve growth — and could be a game changer for humans

Posted by Paul Gonçalves in categories: 3D printing, biotech/medical, neuroscience

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Paralyzed rats walk again after scientists 3D-print a new spinal cord: Implant successfully fueled nerve growth — and could be a game changer for humans

Posted by Paul Gonçalves in categories: 3D printing, biotech/medical, neuroscience

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