Rats walk again after breakthrough spinal cord repair with 3D printing
www.sciencedaily.com
University of Minnesota researchers developed a 3D-printed scaffold that directs stem cells to grow into functioning nerve cells, successfully restoring movement in rats with severed spinal cords. This promising technique could transform future treatment for spinal cord injuries.
  • Codpiece@feddit.ukEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Can’t help wondering if the money would be better spent on inventing seat belts for mice, because they seem to be having a lot of accidents.

    • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      11 days ago

      Not to victim blame here but studies have shown that it’s not a problem with seatbelts technology but with awareness and enforcement.

      You can change the law and even threaten jail time but most mice are NOT going to buckle up. Mouse culture doesn’t put any emphasis on road safety and that needs to change