[arista]

Climbing the steps: Researchers used electrochemical stimulation to restore voluntary movement to rats, but it could be decades before humans can receive such treatment


"Swiss researchers have discovered a medical breakthrough which could allow paraplegics to walk again.
Rats with severe spinal damage have been taught to walk, run and even climb after treatment with chemical stimulants and electrical signals applied directly to the spine.
The research opens up the prospect of repairing the human spinal cord.
It's unknown when the treatment will be ready for use on humans, but the key researcher says we are on the edge of a truly profound advance in modern medicine."
From SkyNews.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/ar...#ixzz1wZBOBrPG

[billy123]

breaking rats backs and electrocuting them to make their legs wiggle for the win!

[Marc]

Saw this earlier, pretty impressive

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Marc

Saw this earlier, pretty impressive

Really impressive, if it can be developed safely it will mean a great deal to many people, I hope they succeed in their efforts.

[Kizzy]

Saw this on the guardian website today...Impressive

[Shaun]

Exciting breakthrough, but I can't help but feel sorry for the little blighters

[Niall]

I feel so sorry for the rat in that picture omfg

[arista]

Originally Posted by Niall

I feel so sorry for the rat in that picture omfg

Do Not
its alive and well
and helping us.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by arista

Do Not
its alive and well
and helping us.

But it looks horrible

[Harry!]

Animal Rights in regard to medical reaserch is so complicated. But it is good that they are finding vital infomation about Spinal Injurys.