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'Fusogenic' neurosurgery let paralysed pigs walk again – are we next?

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A surgical technique restored full motor function in pigs with completely severed spinal cords, demonstrating regeneration in a severely damaged central nervous system and opening pathways toward human trials.

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Demonstrated in animal model; human efficacy unproven. Timeline and feasibility for human application remain uncertain.

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