Are there any cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries?

Not yet: This is the one area where we all have hope that stem cells will provide a breakthrough, but we are a long ways away. However, there are now many revolutionary electronic devices being developed, and some amazing results. One site to investigate is the program at ucla, but also check with www.Aan.Com.

Cure 4 paralysis?: In sept issue cell, a stem cell line called nsi-566 (neuralstem) was successfully used to regenerate transected spinal cords in mice, with over 57% take of grafted cells. Multiple axons were generated which covered 17 spinal segments and formed reciprocal synaptic connectivity in grey matter. Neuralstem has applied for a trial to treat chronic spinal cord injury, and thereafter likely for acute.