Up next

Paralysed Rats Made To Walk Again

4,806 Views· 12/04/12
Be Smart
Be Smart
1,513 Subscribers
1,513
In Life

Innovative research conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland has shown that a combination of neurotransmitters and electrical stimulation can restore movement to the lower limbs of previously paralysed rats. But in order for this motion to be made voluntarily the rats must be motivated to walk. This motivation comes in the form of cheering, visual cues, and of course, chocolate. Why Trees Are Amazing: http://bit.ly/TFilQ8 Space Junk: http://bit.ly/XlLdjG Why Astronauts Are Weightless: http://bit.ly/SuF2p1 Higgs Boson Update: http://bit.ly/Vw1Sgu

Show more

 0 Comments sort   Sort By


Up next