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Neural Prosthetics

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neuroscience1 year ago

"Enhancing Memory Recall through Neural Prosthetics"

Researchers have made a significant advancement in neural prosthetics by developing a memory decoding model (MDM) that enables the recall of specific memories through targeted electrical stimulation in the hippocampus. The study, involving 14 adults with epilepsy, demonstrated significant improvements in memory performance, particularly in those with impaired memory, offering hope for treating conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or head injury. This breakthrough paves the way for interventions that can restore lost memory functions, potentially aiding individuals in living more independently.

healthtech2 years ago

Mind-controlled bionic limb merges with bone in groundbreaking surgery

A Swedish patient named Karin has become the first person to receive a robotic limb fused with both her nervous and skeletal systems. The intelligent artificial limb, called the Mia Hand, was developed by Italian company Prensilia and is controlled by Karin's mind. The limb was attached to a metal implant in her bone, and the nerves and muscles in her residual limb were rearranged to allow for motor control. This groundbreaking technology has significantly reduced Karin's phantom limb pain and improved her quality of life. Researchers believe that this development has the potential to revolutionize the field of advanced extremity reconstructions and help amputees regain functionality and independence.

technology2 years ago

Revolutionary AI Brain Implants Enable Unprecedented Communication for Paralyzed Patients

Two women with paralysis caused by ALS and stroke have regained the ability to communicate through brain implants that decode their intended speech at a rate of 62 and 78 words per minute, respectively. The brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, developed by separate teams at Stanford University and UC San Francisco, uses artificial neural networks to translate neural activity associated with facial movements into words displayed on a screen. While slower than natural conversation, this advancement brings us closer to restoring real-time speech for paralyzed individuals and opens possibilities for future applications of BCIs in everyday life.