Read article: Adaptive deep brain stimulation reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
An intelligent self-adjusting brain pacemaker could improve the quality-of-life for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Read article: Magnetically controlled prosthetic hand restores fine motion control
The first user of a myokinetic prosthesis was able to perform everyday actions such as pouring water into a glass, opening a jar, tying shoelaces and grasping fragile objects
Read article: Functional ultrasound imaging provides real-time feedback during spinal surgery
Imaging spinal cord activity during electrical stimulation treatments could help surgeons optimize pain relief outcomes in real time
Read article: Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders
Researchers use deep brain stimulation to map the brain circuits associated with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD and Tourette’s syndrome
Read article: Neural prosthetic aims to boost memory
An electronic prosthetic system stimulates the hippocampus and boosts image recall in some participants
Read article: Award-winning technology allows a paralysed person to walk, new journal focuses on sustainability
This podcast features a neuroscientist and a catalysis expert
Read article: Brain–computer interface that allowed a paralysed man to walk is the Physics World 2023 Breakthrough of the Year
This year’s winners bring hope to people with spinal-cord injuries
Read article: Flexible optical fibres deliver light to nerves for optogenetic pain inhibition
Soft hydrogel-based optical fibres enable optogenetic studies in moving mice
Read article: Magnetoelectric implants enable remote restoration of nerve function
Engineered metamaterial exhibits novel electromagnetic effects that enable wireless stimulation of nerve cells
Read article: High-performance brain implants restore communication to those who cannot speak
Two advanced speech neuroprostheses decode brain activity into speech faster, more accurately and with a larger vocabulary than existing alternatives
