Implants enable paralyzed man to walk again via brain-spine connection.

A 40-year-old man who was paralyzed in a cycling accident 12 years ago can walk again thanks to brain and spinal cord implants. The brain-spine interface (BSI) has remained stable for a year, allowing Gert-Jan Oskam to stand, walk, climb stairs and traverse complex terrains. The research team restored communication between Oskam's brain and spinal cord with a digital bridge, and he participated in 40 sessions of neurorehabilitation throughout the study. Researchers are also working to see if similar devices can restore arm movement.