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Neurongensis

In 1993 Sylvia Elam had a stroke losing most of her sensation and movements
on her right side of her body. Meaning that her left side of the brain was damaged. Researchers found a way to give patients back some control over their lives by regenerating stem cells. In 1999 Sylvia learned of the research and volunteered for a surgery that could give her back most if not all her sensations and movements. The operation was a success and she was able to walk most of the time without having to use her cane and was able to taste her food again. Not all patients were successful like Sylvia’s recovery was. Month...

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