Stem Cells and Nanotechnology in Spinal Injury Repair: Difference between revisions

This paper addresses the topic of stem cell use combined with nanotechnology as a possible treatment for spinal injury that would normally be inoperable and remain a lifelong impediment to the patient. Through extensive research and trials, the researcher was able to replace the damaged spinal column using genetronic technology and program the nanites to work in conjunction with the stem cells to stimulate regrowth of previously destroyed myelin sheath as well as using the nanites to prevent mutation of cells which could lead to cancerous growths. The results of the treatment and surgery are detailed in this dissertation.

The use of genetronics to replace the spinal column bone and the use of both stem cells and nanites to encourage regrowth of myelin sheath surrounding the nerves in the spine is a risky endeavor in a single species patient. If not done correctly, it can lead to permanent paralysis or even death. The patient's hybrid physiology led to even greater risk of complications. Until the surgery, the patient had been using nanites to keep herself mobile, programming and injecting herself with the mini-machines. However, her necessarily strenuous activity caused degradation to occur faster than the nanites could repair. The nanites themselves began to malfunction and the patient soon found herself unable to keep up with the demands of her worsening injury, thus necessitating an alternative measure to ensure she maintained her mobility. After extensive research and input from both Medical and Engineering professionals, the patient was presented with two treatment options, as outlined below in the methods section of this paper.  

For the purposes of this paper, nanites are tiny machines programmed for a specific purpose. In this case, they protect healthy cells and destroy mutated cells to prevent the unhealthy cells from overtaking the body, leading to serious repercussions, such as cancer. While this requires routine check-ups for the remainder of the patient's life, the need for nanite injections will be decreased in frequency. Further, regeneration is the regrowth or repair of an organ damaged by any means.  

Research on this specific topic has been minimal given its controversial nature. However, extensive research has been done on both the use of stem cells to regenerate damaged organs and on nanotechnology in the field of medicine.  

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