Brain implants may help stroke patients overcome partial paralysis
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 13:14
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis. Researchers found that implants known as brain-computer interfaces (BCI) may be able to detect activity on one side of the brain that is linked to hand and arm movements on the same side of the body. They hope to use these signals to guide motorised assistance mechanisms that restore mobility in partially paralysed limbs...