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Brain-computer interface companies market their devices as "minimally invasive," but experts and patients are pushing for clarity on what that actually means. This transparency movement could help people make better informed decisions about cutting-edge medical treatments.
A Chinese woman has regained vision after nearly two decades of blindness, thanks to China's first homegrown brain-computer interface implant. Lingling can now recognize letters and navigate indoor spaces after just two months of training.
A groundbreaking medical device just received FDA Breakthrough status that could silence the relentless heartbeat-rhythm sounds haunting thousands of pulsatile tinnitus patients. The Serenity Shepherd Stent offers hope for a condition that has driven sufferers to depression and worse.
A simple earpiece could prevent devastating brain damage after hemorrhagic strokes by calming dangerous inflammation. The FDA just gave it breakthrough status to speed it to patients who desperately need it.
A baseball cap that activates a tiny brain implant just won FDA approval for its first human trial. For people with treatment-resistant depression, this could transform morning routines into moments of healing.
An Australian startup has created the world's first system that runs computer code on living human neurons, combining biology with silicon chips. The shoebox-sized device could make computing more energy-efficient while opening new doors for disease research.
A Belgian startup just earned FDA breakthrough status for a brain implant that bypasses damaged eyes entirely to restore functional vision. Clinical trials in blind volunteers could begin as soon as summer 2027.
After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.
Engineers are developing the first global safety standard for consumer brain-reading devices like smart headbands and glasses. The guidelines will protect users' mental privacy and ensure these popular wellness gadgets are developed responsibly.