- Sci Pry
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 28th, 2015
Device Reads People's Breath, Puts It into Words
This technology means paralyzed people could talk again
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 31st, 2015
Electrodes on Their Skin Let Paralyzed Patients Move Their Legs
The electrodes stimulated the spine, scientists explain
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 3rd, 2015
Scientists Use Light Beams to Make Muscles Contract on Demand
The breakthrough could deliver a new treatment for paralysis
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 9th, 2015
Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again
The implant are designed to deliver both electric impulses and pharmacological compounds, researchers explain
- Technology & Gadgets
- By Sebastian Pop
- December 3rd, 2014
Professor Stephen Hawking Given New Communication System by Intel – Video
A needed upgrade that has been ten years in coming
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 22nd, 2014
Paralyzed Man Walks After Cells from His Nose Are Transplanted into His Spine
The 40-year-old man's amazing recovery is hailed as a world-first, the case brings new hope to other paralysis sufferers
- Celebrity News
- By Dragos Rusu
- July 22nd, 2014
Michael Schumacher Left Paralyzed by Coma, Blinking His Eyes to Communicate
Despite this, the driver is said to be going back home within a month
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 10th, 2014
Woman Shocked to Find a Nose Growing on Her Back
The nose started growing on the woman's back following a failed medical intervention
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 25th, 2014
Neural Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Use His Thoughts to Move His Hand
The neural bypass system works by rerouting brain signals, scientists explain
- Oddiverse
- By Ancuta Iosub
- April 10th, 2014
British Man Left Paralyzed After Eating a Bag of Sweets
Keith Ballantine overindulged in his favorite sugary treats
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 10th, 2014
Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies
A new approach to addressing complete paralysis was tested in the US
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 18th, 2013
Groundbreaking Paralysis Treatment to Begin Human Clinical Trials
The treatment has thus far helped paralyzed mice walk, climb stairs, run
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 4th, 2013
Hand Transplant Performed for the First Time in Britain
Mark Cahill's right hand was replaced with one taken from another person
- Health
- By Cristina Macari
- November 19th, 2012
Nose Cells Transplant Treats Paralysis in Dogs
English researchers offer new hope to paralyzed humans
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 25th, 2012
Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development
Researchers want to be able to bypass the spinal cord
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 20th, 2012
Controlling a Wheelchair with the Tongue Drive System
The innovation also allows the paralyzed to operate computers
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 16th, 2011
Treating Paralysis May Be Just Around the Corner
Experts make considerable headway in treating animals