Irish researchers develop implant to help nerve regrowth in spinal cord injuries
Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have developed a new implant designed to stimulate nerve regrowth in spinal cord injuries. The implant uses RNA signals to encourage damaged neurons to regenerate, showing promise in laboratory models for restoring lost function.
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This breakthrough offers a potential new therapeutic pathway for treating permanent paralysis, addressing a major unmet medical need.
Irish researchers have developed an implant that stimulates nerve regrowth for people with spinal cord injuries.
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