It's probably easier to just let them hook up randomly and then stimulate the brain into relearning the mappings. Infants do this as a matter of course (that's

It's probably easier to just let them hook up randomly and then stimulate the brain into relearning the mappings. Infants do this as a matter of course (that's what a lot of the random flailing babies do is for). An adult brain may need a substantial amount of chemical help, though. Ah, here's a short article on the work with rats: http://www.iflscience.com/brain/new-drug-boosts-nerve-regrowth-rats-spinal-cord-injuries http://www.iflscience.com/brain/new-drug-boosts-nerve-regrow...