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Paraplegic man walks after spine 'bypass'

A paraplegic man has been able to walk a short distance after scientists used a computer which read signals from his brain and then sent stimulus to his legs.

They have published their findings in the Journal of Neuro-engineering and Rehabilitation.

The neurologist behind the study at the University of California, Dr An Do, spoke to Sarah Montague.

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