Nose cell transplant enables paralysed dogs to walk

[tnewkirk]

The pets had all suffered spinal injuries which prevented them from using their back legs.

The Cambridge University team is cautiously optimistic the technique could eventually have a role in the treatment of human patients.

The study is the first to test the transplant in "real-life" injuries rather than laboratory animals.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20365355

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFyTm...ature=youtu.be

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