For years, I have been fascinated by the intersection of science, medicine, and human possibility – a curiosity that recently led me to convene the 11th Annual E. Paul Torrance International Roundtable on Creative Thinking in Lisbon. I still remember when Israel unveiled ReWalk, the groundbreaking robotic exoskeleton that gave people with lower-limb disabilities the power to stand and walk again. It was extraordinary, deeply inspiring, and at the time, it felt like a once-in-a-generation breakthrough.

But today, Israel has done it again. And this time, the stakes are even higher.

Tel Aviv University has announced that it is preparing to perform the world’s first-ever human spinal cord implant using cells generated from the patient’s own body, a milestone that could allow paralyzed individuals to walk again. It is not just another medical story; it is a redefining moment for regenerative medicine and, once again, a powerful reminder of why Israel remains at the forefront of innovating the future.

Spinal cord injuries are among the most life-altering traumas anyone can face.........

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