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Read article: Novel decoder helps people with paralysis click-and-drag a computer cursor using just their thoughts Neural engineering Research update Novel decoder helps people with paralysis click-and-drag a computer cursor using just their thoughts A machine learning-enhanced brain–computer interface allows people with motor impairments perform essential tasks on a computer with their minds
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