Researchers Reverse Dog Paralysis

[Sarcastic]

In a clinical trial at the U.K.’s Cambridge University, researchers were able to reverse paralysis in several dogs by removing cells from the lining of their noses, growing them in a laboratory for several weeks, then transplanting them into the damaged part of the spinal cord.

The transplanted cells regenerated nerve fibers across the damaged region, enabling the dogs to regain the use of their hind legs and coordinate movement with their front legs, according to the study, which was published in the journal Brain.

http://living.msn.com/family-parenting/pets/off-the-leash-blog-post?post=f178320c-743e-4326-8bed-2283d6829537

This is what I saw scientists try to do in a documentary with human paralysis and those guys were getting impressive results. If they'll be able to that with humans in time... just wonderful.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

That's amazing.

[tifosi77]

Holy crap, that's potentially game changing. Fantastic news.

[mac5155]

Thats great.

I have a cynical comment but i'll just keep it to myself.

[columbia]

That's fan **** tastic.

[Lt. Dish]

This is one of the most amazing things to come out of Cambridge since Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby.

[Geezer]

This would rank with the major advances; heart bypass surgery in the late 60's and later advances, transplant advances, polio cure. What a miracle this could be for millions of people.

[no name]

I love modern medical science, thoes arm and hand transplants blow my mind also.

[Rylan]

If they are able to regrow nerves I would definitely want to be signed up for that!

[SolidSnake]

Very awesome!