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Home » Biophysics and bioengineering » Neural engineering » Electric field treatment restores movement to rats with spinal injuries

Electric field treatment restores movement to rats with spinal injuries

04 Jul 2025 Tami Freeman
Ultrathin bioelectric implant
Safe and effective An ultrathin implant placed directly on the spinal cord delivers a carefully controlled electrical current across the injured area. This electrical field treatment improved recovery in rats with spinal cord injuries, with the animals regaining movement and sensation. (Courtesy: University of Auckland)
Damage to the spinal cord can disrupt communication between the brain and body, with potentially dev

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