MIRACLE OF SCIENCE
This undated handout pictured released by Pursuit / University of Melbourne on February 9 shows the tiny device that can read signals from the brain’s motor cortex. Australian researchers have created a “bionic spinal cord” that could give paralyzed people hope of walking again through the power of thought, without resorting to open brain surgery. AFP PHOTO
This undated handout pictured released by Pursuit / University of Melbourne on February 9 shows the tiny device that can read signals from the brain’s motor cortex. Australian researchers have created a “bionic spinal cord” that could give paralyzed people hope of walking again through the power of thought, without resorting to open brain surgery. AFP PHOTO
SYDNEY: Australian researchers have created a “bionic spinal cord” they said Tuesday could give paralyzed people hope of walking again through the power of thought, without resorting to open brain surgery.