In a recent interview for ShareCast (13/12/2001) Alan Kingsman said of the nerve regeneration programme, that it would be a tall order to restore a damaged system completely, but it might at least allow some sensation to be restored. In this respect, I have been talking to a friend who is qualified to PhD level in a relevant field and he suggested that even if the nerves are not reconnected perfectly, the human brain is such a remarkable computer that it may be able to adapt to this, so increasing the chances of success.