Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, approved for human trials by FDA.

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Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, approved for human trials by FDA.
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Elon Musk's brain implant company, Neuralink, has received approval from US regulators to begin testing its device in humans. The company has not provided any details about the potential trial, which was not listed on the US government database of clinical trials. The device is designed to be implanted in the skull, with ultra-thin wires going directly into the brain, and is considered an "investigational device" at this point. Clinical trials are designed to collect data on safety and effectiveness.

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