<p>Scientists from Germany have done the unprecedented after making paralysed mice walk again. They were able to establish a neural link, so far considered irreparable among mammals. To do this, they injected a designer protein into the brain.</p>

<p>Spinal cord injuries are notorious for life-long disabilities, for they're caused by rigorous physical activity or accidents. Even in humans, spinal cord injuries could be fatal. Many times, nerve fibres carrying information between muscles and the brain are unable to grow back, causing paralysis.</p>

<p>If the researchers at Ruh University Bochum in Germany are to be believed, a breakthrough in terms of stimulating paralysed cells may have been achieved in mice.</p>

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<p>Using a designer protein, researchers stimulated cells responsible for carrying information to the brain.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"The special thing about our study is that the protein is not only used to stimulate those nerve cells that produce it themselves but that it is also carried further (through the brain)," research head Dietmar Fischer told Reuters.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;"In this way, with a relatively small intervention, we stimulate a very large number of nerves to regenerate and that is ultimately the reason why the mice can walk again", Fischer added.<br />
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The results of the study have been published in the journal Nature Communications. Rodents who received the treatment were able to start walking two-three weeks after receiving the treatment.</p>

<p>The injection carried genetic information into the brain to produce a protein called "hyper-interleukin-6''.</p>

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<p>Currently, the team is working on improving the treatment.</p>

<p>"We also have to see if our method works on larger mammals. We would think of pigs, dogs or primates, for example... Then, if it works there, we would have to make sure that the therapy is safe for humans too. But that will certainly take many, many years'', the researchers added.</p>

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Scientists from Germany have done the unprecedented after making paralysed mice walk again. They were able to establish a neural link, so far considered irreparable among mammals.

Scientists from Germany have done the unprecedented after making paralysed mice walk again. They were able to establish a neural link, so far considered irreparable among mammals. To do this, they injected a designer protein into the brain. Spinal cord injuries are notorious for life-long disabilities, for they're caused by rigorous physical activity or accidents. Even in humans, spinal cord injuries could be fatal. Many times, nerve fibres carrying information between muscles and the brain are unable to grow back, causing paralysis. If the researchers at Ruh University Bochum in Germany are to be believed, a breakthrough in terms of stimulating paralysed cells may have been achieved in mice. Using a designer protein, researchers stimulated cells responsible for carrying information to the brain. "The special thing about our study is that the protein is not only used to stimulate those nerve cells that produce it themselves but that it is also carried further (through the brain)," research head Dietmar Fischer told Reuters. Also read: Scientists resolve mystery of Boyajian's Star, say 'alien megastructure' is not alone "In this way, with a relatively small intervention, we stimulate a very large number of nerves to regenerate and that is ultimately the reason why the mice can walk again", Fischer added. The results of the study have been published in the journal Nature Communications. Rodents who received the treatment were able to start walking two-three weeks after receiving the treatment. The injection carried genetic information into the brain to produce a protein called "hyper-interleukin-6''. Also read: Two female ray fish give birth without males, baffle scientists Currently, the team is working on improving the treatment. "We also have to see if our method works on larger mammals. We would think of pigs, dogs or primates, for example... Then, if it works there, we would have to make sure that the therapy is safe for humans too. But that will certainly take many, many years'', the researchers added. (Images: Reuters)

Scientists from Germany made paralysed mice walk again. How did they do it?

<p>Virginia's bio-chemist Camille Schrier has been crowned Miss America 2020. Schrier beat 50 contestants and won the crown in a grand event on Thursday night in Uncasville, Connecticut.<br />
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During the talent round, Schrier impressed judges by performing a chemistry experiment on stage.&nbsp;<br />
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Schrier has two undergraduate science degrees and is studying a doctorate in pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University.<br />
She has won a $50,000 (£38,000) scholarship and a one-year role as Miss America. In her winning speech, the beauty queen said she hoped to "break stereotypes about what it means to be a Miss America in 2020".</p>

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Schrier's victory is just another progressive step in the history of Miss America's beauty contest format. Since 2018, the organisers have tried to look at contestants beyond the usual standards of beauty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since 2018 the competition has attempted to re-brand its image and scrapped the swimwear segment and appearance-based judging criteria.</p>

<p>Instead, contestants are encouraged to showcase their talents and are interviewed about their passion, intelligence and understanding of the Miss America role.</p>


Virginia's bio-chemist Camille Schrier has been crowned Miss America 2020. Schrier beat 50 contestants and won the crown in a grand event on Thursday night in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Virginia's bio-chemist Camille Schrier has been crowned Miss America 2020. Schrier beat 50 contestants and won the crown in a grand event on Thursday night in Uncasville, Connecticut. During the talent round, Schrier impressed judges by performing a chemistry experiment on stage. Schrier has two undergraduate science degrees and is studying a doctorate in pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has won a $50,000 (£38,000) scholarship and a one-year role as Miss America. In her winning speech, the beauty queen said she hoped to "break stereotypes about what it means to be a Miss America in 2020". .@MissAmerica can be a scientist because a scientist IS NOW #MissAmerica2020!! 👩‍🔬👸 Congratulations to @VT_alumni @MissAmericaVA — you've made @VT_Science, #HokieNation, and #WomenInSTEM everywhere so proud. 😭 🥳 https://t.co/1Ubxp29yaa pic.twitter.com/57eTxkpjz3 — Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) December 20, 2019 × The newly crowned beauty queen told judges that the 'new Miss America is someone who needs to educate'. The judges' panel comprised of Kelly Rowland, Queer Eye's Karamo Brown and actress Lauren Ash. Schrier's victory is just another progressive step in the history of Miss America's beauty contest format. Since 2018, the organisers have tried to look at contestants beyond the usual standards of beauty. View this post on Instagram Miss America 2020 is @camilleschrier, a Doctoral Pharmacy Student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Camille will be on the @todayshow tomorrow morning! Tune in to see how she will use this next year to make an impact. #missamerica2020 #missamerica #mao A post shared by Miss America (@missamerica) on Dec 19, 2019 at 11:22pm PST × Since 2018 the competition has attempted to re-brand its image and scrapped the swimwear segment and appearance-based judging criteria. Instead, contestants are encouraged to showcase their talents and are interviewed about their passion, intelligence and understanding of the Miss America role.

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