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·March 3, 2016·3 min read

Monkeys Drive Wheelchairs Using Only Their Thoughts

Researchers have developed a BMI that allows primates to control a robotic wheelchair with their thoughts alone.

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·February 16, 2016·5 min read

Mind Controlled Prosthetic Arm Moves Individual Fingers

Researchers report a patient has been able to use a mind-controlled prosthesis to move individual digits without extensive training.

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·January 29, 2016·5 min read

Graphene Safely Interacts With Neurons in the Brain

Researchers report graphene is safe to be used to create electrodes that can be implanted in the brain.

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·January 28, 2016·5 min read

Decoding Brain Signals at Almost the Speed of Perception

Researchers used electrodes implanted into the temporal lobes of patients to decode brain signals at nearly the speed of perception.

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·December 6, 2015·4 min read

Total Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be Forgotten

While neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.

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·November 23, 2015·5 min read

Neurons Encoding Hand Shapes Identified in the Brain

Researchers report neurons in the PPC encode entire hand shapes. The findings are helping with the development of neuroprosthetic devices.

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·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Triggering and Blocking Pain Signals with Implantable Wireless Devices

Researchers have developed flexible, optogenetic implants that can activate and block pain in the body before the signals reach the brain.

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·September 29, 2015·2 min read

Nanowire Provides Hope for Improved Brain Implants

Researchers have developed a new type of nanowire material that may improve both retinal and brain implants.

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·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Brain Friendly Interface Could Change the Way People with Spinal Cord Injuries Lead Their Lives

Researchers have developed a brain friendly extracellular matrix environment that could help change the way people with spinal cord injury and prosthetics lead their lives.

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·June 8, 2015·4 min read

Injectable Device Delivers a Nano-View of the Brain

Researchers have developed a method of fabricating nanoscale electronic scaffolds that can be injected. The scaffolds can be used to monitor neural activity or promote neurogenesis.

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·January 15, 2015·4 min read

Extra Short Nanowires Best for Brain

Researchers report shorter nanowires would be a better option for implanting into the brain.

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·July 9, 2014·5 min read

Restoring Active Memory Program Poised to Launch

DARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.