A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it thanks to electronic brain implants, a medical first he says has changed his life. Gert-Jan Oskam, a 40-year-old Dutch man, was ...

As its whiskers flitter, the mouse’s brain sparks with activity. A tiny implant records the electrical chatter and beams it to a nearby computer. Smaller than a grain of salt, the implant is powered ...

The tiny chips hitch a ride on immune cells to target inflammation in the brain. Scientists hope to kick off clinical trials within three years. From restoring movement and speech in people with ...

Nicolas Vachicouras, CEO of Neurosoft Bioelectronics, tells us how Neurosoft's electrode implant aims to reduce inflammation and scar tissue for patients, provide higher quality brain recordings for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today’s neural implants are smaller than ever, but often remain ...

The often-secretive brain-implants industry is clearly having a moment. On the one hand, a group of Swiss and French doctors confirmed they had enabled a Dutch paraplegic man to walk again simply by ...

An Arizona man has become the third person in the world to receive Neuralink's brain implant – letting him 'speak' again in his own voice. Brad Smith has ALS, a progressive disease that makes him ...

The brain is a mysterious place. Even as the field of A.I. attempts to emulate its bio-based neuronal firings, there is much we don't yet know. But imagine a future where patients walk around with ...

A new brain implant developed at Cornell University could transform how scientists monitor neural activity. Barely larger than a grain of salt, the device records and transmits brain signals without ...