This Tiny Device May Help the Paralyzed Walk Again

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Published on January 20, 2015 6:00:12 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbzKU-y90no

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The E-Dura is a tiny implant that may change lives-- it's shown huge promise in getting paralyzed rats to walk again, and may one day help paralyzed human mobile. How does it work, and how is it better than other options? Kim Horcher discusses with Phil Torres (Scientist, host of Al Jazeera America's TechKnow) and Jason G. Goldman (Scientist, writer for Scientific American, BBC Future).

Read more: http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/flexible-implant-will-allow-paralysed-humans-to-walk/

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