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Breakthrough offers hope for people with spinal cord injuries

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Three patients with spinal cord injuries have been able to walk again thanks to a new scientific breakthrough.


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By Tara Cosoleto

Presented by Tia Ardha

Source: SBS




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Three patients with spinal cord injuries have been able to walk again thanks to a new scientific breakthrough.


The findings, published in the Nature international science journal, shows electrical stimulation can revive damaged nerves. This means people with spinal cord injuries can regain lost mobility.

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