From 'magical' to 'rip it out': different brain implant experiences Ian Burkhart looked down at his hand and imagined closing it. To his amazement, it closed. Aug 20, 2023 0 42
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects on both the body and the brain. So what can be done to substitute for ... Aug 20, 2023 0 75
A 'memory wipe' for stem cells may be the key to better therapies Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other type of cell. They have huge potential for medicine, and trials are currently under way using stem cells to replace damaged cells in diseases like ... Aug 20, 2023 0 65
An mRNA COVID vaccine (and potentially more) with nanoparticles, no shot needed A team of researchers has developed an inhalable vaccine that successfully protects against the COVID virus. It also opens the door to delivering other messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics for gene replacement therapy and other ... Aug 20, 2023 0 71
The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future. Aug 20, 2023 0 7
ALS patient pioneering brain-computer connection As a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease paralyzes his body, Rodney Gorham hopes a pioneering link between his brain and a computer will help others after he is gone. Aug 20, 2023 0 47