Topic: Paralysed dogs regain movement

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His team is one of several studying the use of specialised cells called olfactory ensheathing glia cells. OEG cells, found in the back of the nose, are support cells for the only nerve cells in the central nervous system capable of constant regeneration.

For the Cambridge study, OEG cells were collected by opening the skulls of the dogs. The cells were multiplied in the lab and then injected into the damaged part of the spinal cord.

As well as regaining some movement, the dogs also seemed to recover some sensation below the injury site.