Nose Cells Let Dogs Walk Again

Nov-21-12 Researchers have found a way to use nose cells from paralyzed dogs to repair their spines, which could open the door to new treatments in humans as well.

While it has been known for some time that olfactory sheathing cells could repair damaged spines, no one had developed an effective method for using them—until now. Led by Professor Robin Franklin, a team from Cambridge University injected the OEC cells, along with a liquid, into the injury sites on the dogs. Although the dogs did not regain full function of their legs, they did recover enough to be able to walk with a help of a harness.

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