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Graphic of inflamed appendix

Parkinson’s disease may start in the appendix and travel to the brain

31 October 2018

A toxic compound that builds up in the appendix may trigger Parkinson's - and having your appendix out can lower the risk of developing the brain disorder
David Mzee is one of the men who underwent training

Spinal implants are getting better at reversing paralysis

31 October 2018

People whose spines have been crushed have regained some mobility thanks to electrical stimulation that seems to encourage the brain to grow new nerve pathways

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