Fusogenic Neurosurgery Restores Movement in Severed-Spine Pigs, Raising Human Trial Possibilities
Researchers have demonstrated that a novel fusogenic neurosurgery can restore walking ability in pigs whose spinal cords were completely severed. The technique, which involves fusing damaged nerve segments, allowed the animals to regain locomotion after a period of paralysis. While the results are promising, experts caution that translating the procedure to humans will require extensive testing and validation. The study also raises questions about the feasibility of even more ambitious interventions, such as full head or brain transplants, in the future.