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Brain stimulation restores movement in rats with spinal cord damage

Implanted electrodes might help paralyzed humans walk

ON THE MOVE  Stimulating the brain helped rats with spinal cord injuries move normally. 

Antonio Schmandke

By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

With the help of electrodes implanted in the brain stem, rats with spinal cord injuries can regain the ability to walk and swim with ease, scientists report October 23 in Science Translational Medicine.