
In a study from the University of Auckland and Chalmers University, an ultra-thin electric implant restored movement and sensory response in rats with serious spinal cord injuries. Over a 12-week trial, paralyzed rats using daily subdural electrical stimulation regained coordinated leg movement and regained sensitivity to touch.
“While gaps remain before human application, this research—backed by successive rat studies and aided by evolving electrical neurostimulation platforms—signals a true turning point. Combining novel electrical implants with AI-guided dosage, wearable power sources, and precision mapping could soon unlock therapies that offer mobility to millions facing spinal cord injuries.” Read more