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Stretchy spinal implant presents new paralysis treatment

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A spinal implant which combines electrical and chemical stimulation to treat paralysis has been successfully tested on rats, with scientists now working towards testing the stretchy and flexible e-Dura implant on humans. Matthew Stock reports.

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