CIC biomaGUNE’s Carbon Bionanotechnology research group, led by Maurizio Prato, has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) to advance preclinical studies on spinal cord injury treatment using carbon nanotubes. These nanotubes act as temporary bridges to reconnect damaged neurons, allowing for the restoration of motor and sensory functions. The project, which has already shown success in animal models, is now focused on using carbon nanodots to improve imaging of spinal cord connections. The goal is to develop a solution that can eventually be applied in clinical trials, with the aim of restoring motor function in humans with spinal injuries.
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