Helping the body regrow nerves

The video discusses the body's ability to regenerate peripheral nerves and the challenges faced when injuries are complex. Christine Schmidt, a biomedical engineer, is developing methods to restore nerve function using cadaver tissue grafts. These grafts act as scaffolds for nerve regrowth, offering alternatives to amputation. The video highlights a case study of a veteran who benefited from this technique. Schmidt's team is also exploring new methods to stimulate nerve growth using natural sugar molecules, aiming to improve functions like lung or bladder control. The ultimate goal is to reverse paralysis, but intermediate successes are valuable.

What inherent ability do peripheral nerves have under ideal circumstances?

What method has Christine Schmidt developed to aid in nerve regeneration?

How does Schmidt's team plan to stimulate nerve growth without transplanting tissue?

What is the ultimate goal in nerve regeneration according to Schmidt?

What are some intermediate successes in nerve regeneration that can benefit patients?