Lamprey Quiz for the New Year - Bilge

B Beatnikine Member Joined: Sep 29, 2004 Posts: 75	B Beatnikine Posted posted on Tue, Dec 21, 2004 4:29 PM While the word 'infested', which was obviously ill-chosen, does convey notions of contamination et al, the eel-like sea lamprey could someday enable paralyzed people to reliably control their legs. You see, the creature has a removable spine that can remain alive in a dish and be stimulated to move as if it's still inside a swimming animal. It is possible to transplant the spinal chord into a human being and control the signals via outside controls, thereby enabling the paralyzed individual to move. This is a veritable medical miracle which must be worth millions. It is obvious to me that the lake containing these wonderous creatures would easily be considered the more valuable of the two. [ Edited by: Beatnikine on 2004-12-22 12:15 ]

While the word 'infested', which was obviously ill-chosen, does convey notions of contamination et al, the eel-like sea lamprey could someday enable paralyzed people to reliably control their legs.

You see, the creature has a removable spine that can remain alive in a dish and be stimulated to move as if it's still inside a swimming animal. It is possible to transplant the spinal chord into a human being and control the signals via outside controls, thereby enabling the paralyzed individual to move.

This is a veritable medical miracle which must be worth millions. It is obvious to me that the lake containing these wonderous creatures would easily be considered the more valuable of the two.

[ Edited by: Beatnikine on 2004-12-22 12:15 ]

Post #132190 by Beatnikine on Tue, Dec 21, 2004 4:29 PM