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First Spinal Cord Transplant Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-10-28 18:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The world's first spinal cord transplant was performed in Russia, but the scientific evidence supporting it is lacking. The procedure has sparked debate among medical experts and ethicists.

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New Scientist

Why the world’s first spinal cord transplant is so controversial

A spinal cord transplant happened in people for the first time during a surgery in Russia, but the evidence underpinning it is lacking

2026-10-28 18:00 UTC