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·February 8, 2016·6 min read

New Device Could Help Get Paralyzed People Back on Their Feet

A new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.

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·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Sensorimotor Cortex Commands the Performance of Skilled Movement

Researchers report the sensorimotor cortex is essential for initiating and executing complex movement.

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·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Treating ALS By Targeting Upper Motor Neurons

Researchers demonstrate it is possible to modify gene expression in upper motor neurons.

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·January 8, 2016·6 min read

Window of Recovery Can Reopen Following a Stroke

Researchers report inducing a second stroke may increase brain plasticity.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Wired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive Gamers

A new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.

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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 13, 2015·4 min read

Brain Structure May Be the Root of Apathy

A new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.

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·November 12, 2015·6 min read

Reliability and Ease of Use Enhanced for BrainGate BCI by Self Calibration

Researchers make significant advancements to develop a practical BCI technology that is easy to use and reliable for people with paralysis to use independently to regain control over external devices.

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·October 7, 2015·3 min read

Lack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.

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·October 1, 2015·2 min read

Motivation Promotes Recovery Following Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers report that motivation could aid the recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury.

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·September 14, 2015·3 min read

Feeling Touch with a Prosthetic Hand

Researchers report a person who has been paralyzed for more than a decade has become the first person to be able to 'feel' physical sensations through a prosthetic hand directly connected to his brain.