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Brain implant restores movement and sensation for paralyzed man

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A brain implant has enabled Keith Thomas, who was paralyzed from the chest down, to regain movement in his arms and hands and feel sensations of touch. This breakthrough was achieved through a "double neural bypass" and extensive training, allowing him to perform daily tasks like feeding himself and drinking from a cup. AI

IMPACT This advancement in neural interface technology could pave the way for more sophisticated assistive devices for individuals with paralysis.

RANK_REASON The article details a research breakthrough in neural implants and their application to restore function in a paralyzed individual. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Brain implant restores movement and sensation for paralyzed man

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup Keith Thomas can move arms and hands, and feel sensation of touch after ‘double neural by

    🤖 Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup Keith Thomas can move arms and hands, and feel sensation of touch after ‘double neural bypass’ and months of trainingA man who was paralysed from the chest down in a swimming accident six years ago... 📰 Source…

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