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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.

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·October 28, 2016·6 min read

Video Game-Like Test Used to Study Recovery and Learning in Stroke Patients

Learning new still does not necessarily help to repair neurological damage following a stroke, a new study reports.

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·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct Movement

A new study reports researchers have successfully used brain stimulation to provide touch feedback and direct movement. The findings could benefit those with spinal cord injury to regain movement.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

Possible Strategy Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

New research could lead to the development of treatments to correct mitochondrial dysfunction associated with Charcot Marie Tooth disease.

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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.

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·September 22, 2016·5 min read

Brain to Robot: “Move, Please”

Researchers have developed a new robotic exoskeleton system that uses the power of thought control to help move a person's hand.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

Researchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.

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·August 11, 2016·9 min read

Paraplegics Regain Some Feeling After Using Brain Machine Interfaces

Researchers have developed a brain machine interface that incorporates virtual reality which has allowed some paraplegic patients to regain some feeling in their limbs.