FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2018·5 min readAmputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own BodyA new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 5, 2021·6 min readThis Touchy-Feely Glove Senses and Maps Tactile StimuliA new touch-sensing glove can feel pressure and other tactile stimuli, researchers report. The glove has applications for those with motor function disorders and could be adapted from virtual reality gaming experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 23, 2015·2 min readVirtual Reality Brings Hope to Stroke SurvivorsVirtual reality rehabilitation software could greatly advance stroke recovery, researchers say.Read More
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