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·November 14, 2016·5 min read

Implant Allows Locked In ALS Patient to Operate Speech Computer With Her Brain

A wireless neural implant has allowed a locked in ALS patient to operate a speech computer with her brain activity.

This is a drawing of a monkey controlling the cursor on a computer monitor. There are waves drawn above the monkey's head to imply that it is using thought to move the cursor.

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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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·April 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Maple Syrup Help Protect Against Development of ALS?

Research using C. elegans finds maple syrup may protect neurons and prevent the development of ALS.

Image shows the patient using the robotic arm.

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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.

The image shows the sensory nerve terminals (orange) of a muscle spindle.

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·December 18, 2014·2 min read

Trigger Mechanism for Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury Revealed

New research could contribute to designing new treatment options for spinal cord injuries.

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·January 5, 2019·4 min read

Controlling Neurons with Light, But Without Wires or Batteries

Researchers have developed a new, wireless optogenetic device which is able to control neurons in the brain. The device could help turn off pain receptors and reduce the effects of some neurological disorders.

This shows the RNA sequence of the spinal cord

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·November 10, 2022·4 min read

Neurons That Restore Walking After Paralysis Identified

Vsx2 neurons are vital and sufficient for spinal cord stimulation therapies to be effective to restore motor function in those with spinal cord injury and for nerve fiber reorganization.

Image shows the wireless neural interface.

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·November 9, 2016·8 min read

Researchers Restore Leg Movement in Primates Using Wireless Neural Interface

Researchers have developed a wireless neural interface that bypasses the spinal cord and restores intentional walking movement to a primate's paralyzed leg.

Image shows Brain Gomez working on building hand strength.

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·December 13, 2016·4 min read

Stimulator Bypasses Spine Injury and Helps Patients Move Hands

A new spinal stimulator shows promise in helping those with spinal cord injuries to regain some movement and strength in their hands.

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·August 9, 2010·3 min read

Regeneration of Nerve Connections after Spinal Cord Injury – PTEN Deletion

Deleting the enzyme PTEN allowed neurology researchers to regenerate corticospinal tract neurons after spinal cord injuries in rodents.

This image shows the range of voluntary movement prior to receiving stimulation compared to movement after receiving stimulation, physical conditioning, and buspirone.

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·July 30, 2015·8 min read

Paralyzed Men Move Legs with New Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation

According to a new study, five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.