would it be possible to develop an artificial spinal cord for humans? -
12-19-2008, 11:38 AM
if the spinal cord is merely a bundle of nerves that carry neurons to and from the brain would it be possible to replicate these nerves to create some sort of artificial spinal cord? i dont know much about biology except what i learn in school, just wondering whether it would be possible to create an artificial cord through stem cell research or simple physics. are nerves similar to electircal wires, could these help? an invention such as this could give millions of people their lives back if they could regain the use of limbs etc. any ideas?
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