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Inbrain's graphene chip heads for first human brain tumor surgery trial

IEEE Spectrum - 20-Jul-2024

Brain implant decodes the brain, offering hope for precise tumor removal & personalized therapy

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Lab-grown brain cells are now learning to control robots

New Atlas - 30-Jun-2024

This could revolutionize robotics and lead to advances in medicine

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Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025

CNBC - 21-Jun-2024

Novel brain implant technology aimed at helping patients with speech loss

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Bionic eye trial shows promising long-term results in restoring vision

Insight Ophthalmic News - 19-Jun-2024

Significant improvements in navigation, object location, and daily activities

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Artificial lymph node activates immune cells and boosts cancer treatment in mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine - 06-Jun-2024

This approach is a simpler alternative to existing cell therapies for cancer

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Artificial cornea successfully restores sight in a 91-year-old man

Independent - 04-Jun-2024

This eliminates the need for human donors and reduces waiting times

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AI-powered brain implant restores bilingual communication in stroke survivor

NBC News - 29-May-2024

Potential to restore communication in multilingual individuals with paralysis

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Paralyzed patient regains digital control with Neuralink's implant, but technical issues persist

Futurism - 18-May-2024

Loose wires caused setbacks, prompting a search for a second volunteer for testing

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AI can analyze worker movements to recommend exoskeleton suits & reduce physical strain

BBC - 08-May-2024

Technology also raises concerns about job displacement in other fields

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Rice University creates tiny wireless brain stimulator for revolutionary treatments

Rice University - 12-Apr-2024

This device offers a less invasive, patient-controlled alternative for mental health care

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Artificial pancreas technology approved to improve type 1 diabetes management in England

BBC - 02-Apr-2024

Technology automates insulin delivery, offering better blood sugar control

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Tech-funded Enhanced Games will allow athletes to openly use performance-enhancing drugs

BBC - 28-Mar-2024

The controversial new sporting event sparks debates about ethics and safety

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Paralyzed man plays chess online using Neuralink brain chip implant

BBC - 21-Mar-2024

Brain-computer interface tech allows patient to control computer cursor with mind

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AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time

New Scientist - 27-Feb-2024

Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access

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Atom limbs' AI-powered bionic arm that feel and respond like your own

BBC - 23-Feb-2024

Early trials promise natural movement, control and sense of touch; however, cost concerns remain

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A computer mouse can be controlled with the mind using Neuralink's device, says Elon Musk

The Register - 20-Feb-2024

Despite Musk's claims, there's not much information, which raises concerns

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Spacegoods' mushroom powders to improve mood, energy, and sleep

TechCrunch - 14-Feb-2024

All-natural ingredients to positively impact health and mental wellbeing

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FDA approves robotic exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries to walk again

MassDevice - 13-Feb-2024

This approval brings new hope and opens doors for better rehab

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Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

News Medical - 13-Feb-2024

Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments

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Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech

Interesting Engineering - 09-Feb-2024

The tech could change lives by letting amputees interact with the world effortlessly

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New questions emerge about where and how to use brain tech safely and fairly

Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 08-Feb-2024

The tech expands beyond medicine, demanding new oversight

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A woman with both epilepsy and OCD saw life-changing results with a brain chip

IFLScience - 06-Feb-2024

Now, she lives alone, does things she couldn't before, and feels free

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Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction

University of Colorado Boulder - 31-Jan-2024

New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons

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Elon Musk's company Neuralink implanted its first wireless brain chip in a person

BBC - 30-Jan-2024

The chip has the potential to significantly benefit individuals with paralysis

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Soft brain implant records single neuron activity for months

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) - 26-Jan-2024

It's much softer than older implants, making it less likely to hurt the brain

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