Paralyzed Dog Walks Again After Nose Cell Treatment

Nov 20, 2012

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Jasper the dachshund is walking again after pioneering surgery to inject his paralyzed back legs with cells grown from the lining of his nose. Doctors say the technique could one day be used as part of human spinal injuries.

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