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Image shows the patient walking and the device.

·June 4, 2016·4 min read

Implanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Ability to Walk in Stroke Patient

Researchers report a surgically implanted neuroprosthetic devices that coordinates the activity hip, knee and ankle muscles led to improved walking speed and distance for a patient with limited mobility following a stroke.

Diagram shows how the capsule is released in the brain.

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·March 17, 2016·4 min read

New Implant Turns Immune System Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new brain implant which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Drawing of a brain with a lightening bolt inside it.

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·September 29, 2015·2 min read

New Prosthesis Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Re-Encode Memories

A new neuroprosthesis has been developed to bypass a damaged section of the hippocampus and provide a neighboring area with correctly translated memory. The device could help people with Alzheimer's disease or those who have problems with memory following brain injury.

This is a drawing of a person with a prosthetic arm. You can also see brain implants.

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·November 25, 2014·4 min read

Study Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within Reach

Researchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality.

The image is a pencil drawing of the hippocampus.

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·February 19, 2013·3 min read

Reading the Minds of Mice

Researchers recently developed a system for observing real-time brain activity in a live mouse. The device could prove useful in studying new treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.