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·March 25, 2023·7 min read

“Biohybrid” Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs

A newly developed neural implant can help restore limb function to those suffering from paralysis and other movement disorders. The device improves the connections between the brain and the paralyzed limbs.

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·July 31, 2015·6 min read

A Brain Controlled Prosthesis is Almost as Accurate as One Finger Typing

Researchers have developed a technique to make brain controlled prosthetics more precise. A pilot clinical trial of the neuroprosthesis is underway for people with paralysis and ALS.

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·March 2, 2023·1 min read

A New Surgery Gives Quadriplegic Patients the Use of Their Hands and Arms

A new surgical procedure that moves healthy nerves to an inactive nerve helps quadriplegic patients regain the use of their arms and hands.

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·September 23, 2015·5 min read

Ability to Walk Restored for Man Paralyzed for Five Years

Researchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.

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·April 3, 2017·3 min read

Altering The Immune System to Reverse Paralysis: Mouse Study

An experimental treatment can generate immune cells that migrate to the brain and prevent attacks against myelin, allowing mice the ability to regain walking skills.

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·November 27, 2017·4 min read

Amputees Can Learn to Control a Robotic Arm with Their Minds

Researchers report amputees are able to control a robotic arm with help of brain implants and BMI technology. The study details how brain areas that control both the intact arm and amputated limb can create new connections and learn to control the robotic arm, even years following the loss of a limb.

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·January 7, 2020·2 min read

An artificial neural connection allows a new cortical site to control hand movements

A newly developed artificial neural connection device allows new cortical sites, previously not associated with limb movements, to swiftly regain the control of a paralyzed hand.

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·August 31, 2018·5 min read

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.

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·December 4, 2014·4 min read

Barrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury Treatments

A new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

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·February 21, 2017·8 min read

Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

New advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.

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·October 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Controlled Robotic Arm Helps Paralyzed Man Feel Again

Using a brain computer interface, researchers help a paralyzed man regain a sensation of touch via a robotic arm.

Photo shows Ian Burkhart playing a video game with his functional hand.

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·April 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Implant Gives Paralyzed Man Functional Control of Arm

Researchers report a paralyzed man has been able to regain functional control of his hand with the help of a brain implant that works with new software.

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