Thin ribbon lies along the spinal cord to deliver impulses and drugs Is supple enough to move like real tissue Can also be used to monitor electrical impulses from the brain in real time <\/p>\n
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Published: 20:15 EST, 8 January 2015 | Updated: 04:19 EST, 9 January 2015 <\/p>\n
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French researchers have revealed a 'cyborg' implant which can be attached to the spine to help the paralysed walk again. <\/p>\n
The thin ribbon, withembedded with electrodes, which lies along the spinal cord and delivers electrical impulses and drugs, while being supple enough to move like real tissue - and researchers say it could even be attached to the brain. <\/p>\n
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