Nanotechnology May be the Answer to Spinal Injuries

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Apr 7 2008 Published in: Technology Tags: , , ,

Many of the spinal injuries that can leave people permanently paralyzed are incurable. Researchers from North-western University in the US are trying to change situation. With a new piece of nanotechnology that may enable us in the near future to completely heal spinal cords that have been cut or severed. This would then allow paralyzed people the opportunity to walk again.