A “digital bridge” between the brain and spinal cord helped an individual with paralysis to stand and walk naturally
Read article: Brain–spine interface enables natural walking after spinal cord injury
A decoder that translates functional MRI data into a continuous stream of text could restore communication to people who have lost the ability to speak
Read article: Decoder generates language from non-invasive brain scans
A new type of neural implant could be used to drive neuroprosthetic limbs and improve paralysis by bypassing injuries to the nervous system
Read article: Biohybrid device creates new and improved neural implant
An injectable gel uses the body’s metabolites to induce in vivo fabrication of organic bioelectronics
Read article: Researchers grow electronics directly inside living tissue
Piezoelectric nanoparticles that generate direct current when exposed to focused ultrasound provide therapeutic stimulation of deep tissue in the brain
Read article: Piezoelectric nanoparticles provide deep brain stimulation without invasive surgery
Sumner Norman, chief neuroscientist at AE Studio, talks to Tami Freeman about the company’s work in brain–computer interfaces
Read article: Brain–computer interfaces: tailoring neurotechnology to improve patients’ lives
Subtle brainwaves detected using electroencephalography can help predict if and when unresponsive patients will fully recover from traumatic brain injury
Read article: EEG detects hidden consciousness in brain-injured patients
Magnetoencephalography using optically pumped magnetometers successfully detected brain activity associated with epileptic seizures in young children
Read article: Wearable MEG system evaluates epilepsy in children
An implanted brain–computer interface enabled a person in a completely locked-in state to communicate via a spelling interface
Read article: Brain implant allows person with complete paralysis to communicate
A flexible optogenetic device enables simultaneous optical stimulation at multiple regions in the brain
Read article: Ultrathin implantable microLED array illuminates the brain
