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science1 month ago•41 min saved

Paralyzed Man Regains Arm Movement and Touch After Double Neural Bypass

Keith Thomas, paralyzed from the chest down after a 2020 pool accident, regained arm and hand control plus tactile sensation through a double neural bypass that links his brain to arm nerves and uses finger sensors. After 35 weeks of training, arm strength improved 86% on the right and 62% on the left, enabling actions like scratching his nose and gripping objects, and letting him feel things like his dog’s fur. The findings, detailed in Nature, highlight the potential of brain–computer interface technology to restore movement and touch for people with paralysis.

via Good News Network|

#brain-computer-interface #feinstein-institutes #medical-research

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Neural bypass restores feeding and touch in paralyzed man

A paralyzed man who was injured in 2020 can now feed himself, drink from a cup, and feel his dog’s fur thanks to a double neural bypass that uses implanted electrodes to translate intention to move from the brain to arm muscles and sensors on the fingers to relay touch back to the brain. After 35 weeks of training, his right-arm strength rose 86% and his left 62%; gains persisted even when the device is off and have endured for more than two years, highlighting durable improvements and the promise of brain–computer interfaces for paralysis.

via Boing Boing|

#brain-computer-interface #neural-bypass #neuroprosthetics

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Brain-Computer Interface Restores Movement and Touch in Paralyzed Man

A man paralyzed from the chest down due to a 2020 diving accident regained the ability to feed himself and drink from a cup thanks to a brain-implant “double neural bypass” that routes movement signals from the brain to his arms and uses sensory feedback to recreate touch. After 35 weeks of training, his right arm was 86% stronger and his left 62% stronger, and he could perform tasks like scratching his nose and wiping his face; importantly, he began to feel touch again in previously numb areas. The effects persisted for over two years, but researchers caution that results from a single patient are preliminary and broader trials are needed to assess applicability across different injuries.

via The Guardian|

#brain-computer-interface #cortical-mirroring #neural-bypass

healthtech3 years ago•2 min saved

Revolutionary Brain Implants Restore Hope and Mobility for Paralyzed Man

Keith Thomas, a man paralyzed from the chest down after a pool accident, has regained control over his hands through a groundbreaking medical study involving brain implants. In the study conducted by Northwell Health, Thomas underwent a surgery where five small chips were implanted into his brain, allowing him some movement by sending and interpreting signals between his brain, damaged spinal cord, and hands. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Thomas, who hopes to regain more independence in the future.

via CBS News|

#brain-implants #healthtech #medical-breakthrough