[Sobieski at Kahlenberg Mtn.]

World’s first spinal cord transplant to take place in Israel, could allow patients to walk again

Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-864808

Excerpt:

Israel is preparing to perform the world’s first-ever human spinal cord implant using a patient’s own cells, a medical breakthrough that could allow paralyzed patients to stand and walk again, Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday. The surgery, expected in the coming months, will take place in Israel and marks a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.

.....Spinal cord injuries are one of the few human injuries where the body cannot naturally heal itself, and the tissue is both structurally complex and extremely sensitive.

.....Unlike other tissues, spinal cord neurons cannot naturally regenerate, and over time, scar tissue blocks remaining signals. The new procedure aims to replace the damaged section with a lab-grown spinal cord that fuses with healthy tissue above and below the injury. Animal studies in rats have shown remarkable results, with the animals regaining the ability to walk normally.

The procedure begins with blood cells from the patient, which are reprogrammed into stem-cell-like cells capable of becoming any cell type. Fat tissue is also collected to create a custom hydrogel scaffold, into which the stem-like cells develop into a spinal cord structure. This engineered tissue is then implanted, replacing scarred areas and reconnecting the nervous system.

.....“This milestone marks the shift from pioneering research to patient treatment. Using each patient’s own cells eliminates key safety risks and positions Matricelf at the forefront of regenerative medicine. This first procedure is more than a scientific breakthrough; it is a step toward transforming an area of medicine long considered untreatable,” said Matricelf CEO Gil Hakim.

[Sobieski at Kahlenberg Mtn.]

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, Georgia

[Bigg Red]

Such wonderful news.

Lord, let this procedure be a success and be repeated in others.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Melian]

Re Get a spine:

That sounds amazing!

[Larry - Moe and Curly]

“World’s first spinal cord transplant to take place in Israel, could allow patients to walk again

Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.”

We need to herd a bunch of Republicans over there for this surgery.