Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis

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University of Utah neurosurgeon Dr. Paul A. House, lead author of the report, said in the news release that he thought the experiment's success was "a modest step" forward. He noted that advances in software design, refinements in distinguishing brain waves and continued work into bionic limb technology would be necessary before use of microECoG became a complete reality for the injured.

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The University of Washington has more about how the brain works.

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