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Implant helps paralyzed man to feed himself and drink from a cup

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The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
Implant helps paralyzed man to feed himself and drink from a cup
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Researchers have developed a 'double neural bypass' system that allows a paralyzed patient to regain hand movement and a sense of touch. The system uses brain signals to stimulate the spinal cord and somatosensory cortex, showing potential for both real-time assistance and long-term recovery.

by The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research

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