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      Brain-Targeted mRNA Delivery Breaks the Blood-Brain Barrier

      Researchers have developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and precisely target brain cells, a major step toward treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. By attaching short peptides to LNPs, scientists achieved targeted mRNA delivery to neurons and endothelial cells, avoiding invasive procedures. Peptides are smaller, more stable, and easier to use than antibodies, making them ideal for LNP-based therapies.
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      Mini-Brains Reveal New Insights Into Mitochondrial Brain Disorders

      Researchers have created mini-brains to study how mitochondrial failure impacts brain cells, opening new possibilities for treating severe conditions like epilepsy. These brain organoids mimic real disease processes, allowing scientists to observe mitochondrial dysfunction and test potential treatments.
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      What Makes Robots Feel Human? A New Scale Reveals the Secret

      Researchers have developed a new scale to measure how human-like robots appear, identifying four key qualities: appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding. Robots lacking any of these traits risk being perceived as cold or unsettling, limiting their usefulness in customer service.
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      Brain Computer Interface news involves science using BCI, neural interfaces, brain implant technologies, EEG control of robotics, neurobotics and more.

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      Breaking Silence: Giving the Silent a Voice Through Thoughts

      Researchers enabled a silent person to produce speech using thought alone. Depth electrodes in the participant's brain transmitted electrical signals to a computer, which then vocalized imagined syllables. This technology offers hope for paralyzed individuals to regain speech. The study marks a significant step towards brain-computer interfaces for voluntary communication.
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      Mapping Brain Activity with Brain-Computer Interface Technology

      Researchers are trialing a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) with the potential to transform neurosurgical procedures and patient care. The Layer 7 Cortical Interface, boasting 1,024 electrodes for unparalleled brain activity mapping, promises new insights into neurological and psychiatric conditions.
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      Neuralink’s Brain Chip Implant Marks New Era in Human-Computer Synergy

      Elon Musk announces the first human has been successfully implanted with Neuralink's brain chip, named Telepathy, aiming to allow severe physically disabled individuals to control devices via thought. The FDA-approved trial focuses on the implant's potential for movement control, with the patient reportedly recovering well and showing promising initial results.
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      AI Turns Brain Waves into Spoken Words

      Researchers achieved a breakthrough in converting brain signals to audible speech with up to 100% accuracy. The team used brain implants and artificial intelligence to directly map brain activity to speech in patients with epilepsy.
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      Wireless Brain-Spine Interface: A Leap Towards Reversing Paralysis

      In a pioneering study, researchers designed a wireless brain-spine interface enabling a paralyzed man to walk naturally again. The 'digital bridge' comprises two electronic implants — one on the brain and another on the spinal cord — that decode brain signals and stimulate the spinal cord to activate leg muscles.
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      Neuroprosthetics Research News

      The latest science news involving neural prosthetics, arm and leg prostheses, bionics, biomechanical engineering, BCIs, robotics, EEG control of prosthetics, visual aids, auditory aids for hearing and more is here. You can also

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      New Tech Boosts Precision in Hand Neuroprostheses

      Scientists have developed a novel approach to improve neuroprostheses, making them more precise and practical for everyday tasks. By analyzing neural signals linked to hand postures, researchers demonstrated enhanced control of virtual hands in rhesus monkeys, closely mimicking fine motor skills.
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      Tiny Walking Robots Advance Micro-Optics and Biological Research

      Researchers have developed the smallest walking robots, measuring just 2 to 5 microns, capable of interacting with visible light for imaging and force measurement. These magnetically controlled robots can inch forward or swim through fluids while serving as diffraction elements, enabling super-resolution microscopy at scales previously unattainable.
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      Brain Stimulation Aids Walking Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

      Researchers have identified the lateral hypothalamus (LH) as a key brain region for walking recovery in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, demonstrating that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly enhance mobility and autonomy. Unlike traditional DBS applications, targeting the LH promotes long-term neurological improvements, even when stimulation is off. A clinical trial showed dramatic outcomes in participants, with restored walking ability and improved daily independence.
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      TENS Nerve Stimulation Ease Long Covid Pain and Fatigue

      A new study demonstrates that a wearable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device can significantly reduce pain, fatigue, and mobility issues in people with long COVID. Participants using the active TENS device reported 26.1% greater pain relief and improved walking performance compared to a placebo group after four weeks of daily use.
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      3D RNA Imaging Revolutionizes Brain Research

      Researchers have developed TRISCO, a cutting-edge microscopy method that enables 3D RNA analysis in whole, intact mouse brains without slicing them into sections. TRISCO reveals RNA molecules’ spatial distribution, providing unprecedented insights into the brain’s complex structure and function.
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