Neural engineering Video Healing spinal cord injuries with graphene Graphene-based foam implants could aid neurological healing process Read article: Healing spinal cord injuries with graphene
Neural engineering Research update Innovative brain–machine interface set to improve prosthetics and brain research A brain–machine interface that enables multi-channel recordings of neural activity could improve human prosthetics and enhance understanding of the brain Read article: Innovative brain–machine interface set to improve prosthetics and brain research
Neural engineering Research update Brain–computer interface could be tailored to treat brain disorders Just one hour of brain–computer interface use led to clear changes in neuronal patterns, raising hopes of a potential new therapy for stroke victims Read article: Brain–computer interface could be tailored to treat brain disorders
Neural engineering Research update MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes Glassy carbon microelectrodes that are compatible with MRI scanning could prove a safer option for patients with deep brain stimulation implants Read article: MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
Neural engineering Research update Wearable MEG scanner used with children for the first time A 'bike helmet' style magnetoencephalography system measures brain activity in young children performing everyday activities Read article: Wearable MEG scanner used with children for the first time
Advanced materials Research update Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity New device is better than traditional microelectrode and fluorescence-based approaches Read article: Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity
Neural engineering Research update Upper arm rehabilitation after severe stroke: where are we? Swiss researchers review the latest neurotechnology-aided interventions for patients with severe stroke-induced upper limb paralysis Read article: Upper arm rehabilitation after severe stroke: where are we?
Neural engineering Research update Prosthetic hand controls finger motion with high accuracy and minimal training An upper-arm amputee has successfully used a prototype 3D-printed myoelectric prosthetic hand to perform a series of intricate finger motions Read article: Prosthetic hand controls finger motion with high accuracy and minimal training
Neural engineering Research update AI predicts coma outcome from EEG trace A machine learning algorithm can read electroencephalograms as well as clinicians Read article: AI predicts coma outcome from EEG trace
Neural engineering Research update Decoder translates brain activity into speech A decoder that uses neural activity to synthesize speech could be transformative for people who are unable to communicate Read article: Decoder translates brain activity into speech