Tuesday 24 April 2007

Nanotechnology used to treat spinal cord injuries

Paralyzed lab mice with spinal cord injuries have regained the ability to walk after being injected with a nanomaterial, a scientific conference heard Monday.

The research raises hope that nanotechnology might be used in treating degenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, according to Samuel Stupp, a Northwestern University professor who presented his findings at a session hosted by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies in Washington.

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