Paralyzed rats walk again after scientists 3D-print a new spinal cord: Implant successfully fueled nerve growth — and could be a game changer for humans Posted by Paul Gonçalves in 3D printing, biotech/medical, neuroscience Jan 152019 For the first time, scientists have used rapid 3D printing technologies to create a spinal cord. The team at UC San Diego then put neural cells in it and implanted it into rats, who walked again. Read more