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For the first time ever, a brain implant has been approved for widespread use outside clinical trials, giving hope to thousands living with paralysis. China's approval of the NEO device marks a breakthrough moment for people with severe spinal cord injuries who previously had no treatment options.
Brown University scientists created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare disease causing paralysis in kids. The discovery offers hope to families who've waited years for effective therapies.
Brown University researchers created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for a devastating childhood disease that causes paralysis and has no cure. The tiny nematodes offer a fast, affordable way to test thousands of potential drugs for alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
Scientists at Northwestern University created the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord model yet, and it's already showing promising results for a breakthrough therapy that could help paralyzed patients walk again. The "dancing molecules" treatment reduced scarring and sparked nerve growth in injured tissue.
Two people with paralysis can now type on a virtual keyboard using only their thoughts, thanks to a groundbreaking brain implant. One patient reached 80% of an able-bodied person's typing speed.
Two people with paralysis can now type using only their thoughts at speeds nearly matching smartphone texting, thanks to a breakthrough brain implant. The technology brings life-changing communication within reach for people who've lost the ability to speak or move.
Japanese researchers created an AI system that reads brain signals when people imagine moving their limbs, achieving 90% accuracy. The breakthrough could let paralyzed individuals control wheelchairs and robotic limbs with their thoughts alone.
Keith Mitchell, a former NFL All-Pro linebacker, is opening up about his inspiring journey of recovery after a devastating on-field injury left him paralyzed. He'll share his story on KMUD radio's Chi Talks program Thursday morning.
After chronic illness left her relying on a walker, an Australian woman built enough upper body strength to compete in five bodybuilding competitions. Now she's training for the 2032 Paralympics.
Marion Jones went from a wheelchair to running the Boston Marathon after a rare disease left her partially paralyzed. The clean energy executive's remarkable recovery inspires thousands battling their own health challenges.
A California company's affordable robot is helping people with severe mobility impairments do daily tasks like fetching water and feeding themselves. The World Economic Forum just recognized Hello Robot as a 2026 Technology Pioneer for putting human needs first.
Scientists discovered that separate technologies developed over 50 years to restore sight and touch actually work nearly the same way. This breakthrough could fast-track treatments for patients with untreatable vision loss and paralysis.
Scientists at Northwestern University created the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord organoids to test a breakthrough paralysis treatment, and the results mirror their successful animal studies. The therapy, called "dancing molecules," significantly reduced scar tissue and regrew nerve connections in injured human tissue.
Scientists at Northwestern University have successfully used "dancing molecules" to heal lab-grown human spinal cord tissue, bringing new hope to paralysis treatment. The breakthrough therapy, already FDA-designated, dramatically reduced scar tissue and regrew nerve connections in the most advanced spinal cord organoid model ever created.
A 41-year-old man paralyzed for a decade is regaining control of his body through Colorado's first brain-computer interface implant. The breakthrough surgery could help millions with paralysis and movement disorders reclaim their independence.
Scientists discovered that brain support cells located far from spinal cord injuries send signals that help clean up damage and promote healing. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for paralysis, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
A brain-computer interface device just won approval in China to help people with spinal cord injuries use their hands again. Clinical trials showed all 36 participants regained the ability to grasp objects after years of paralysis.
A rehabilitation center in Israel is using motion-tracking cameras, VR headsets, and AI-assisted therapy to help elderly patients recover from paralysis and severe injuries. One patient went from total paralysis to walking with a walker in months.
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A woman with ALS typed 22 words per minute using only her thoughts, thanks to a brain implant that reads finger movement signals. She matched the texting speed of able-bodied people her age.
When Brandon Simmons answered his door in Georgia, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stood waiting with a life-changing surprise. The 18-year-old, paralyzed after a devastating car crash doctors said he had just a 1% chance of surviving, stood up with his walker to greet his childhood hero.
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