Engineering a spinal cord repair kit - Science Nation

The video discusses the work of Polina Anikeva and her team at MIT, who are developing a toolkit to repair and grow nerves, with the support of the National Science Foundation. The research focuses on creating fibers that integrate with the nervous system, using optogenetics to control nerve signals, and designing 3D scaffolds to support nerve tissue growth. The ultimate goal is to treat diseases like Parkinson's and heal spinal injuries, potentially allowing paralyzed individuals to regain movement.

What diseases does the ultimate goal of the project aim to help treat?

What challenges does Anikeva mention regarding the repair of nerves for individuals like David Estrada?