Injuries to the spinal cord disrupt the signal between the brain and body, often resulting in a loss of movement and sensation.
As it currently stands, most spinal cord injuries are incurable, but that could be about to change.
Researchers from the University of Auckland have developed an ultra -thin implant that delivers gentle electric currents directly to the injured spinal cord and it's showing promising results.
Professor Darren Svirskis talks to Jesse.
Spinal cord injury Photo: 123RF
