U.S. researchers are hopeful that human trials on a revolutionary memory implant will be fruitful. Scientists say that the implant could help people restore the memories of people who have had a stroke or suffered localized brain injury.
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U.S. researchers are hopeful that human trials on a revolutionary memory implant will be fruitful. Scientists say that the implant could help people restore the memories of people who have had a stroke or suffered localized brain injury.
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The researchers are focusing on the hippocampus -- the place in the brain where short-term memories are made into long-term memories. In a separate study, Stanford University researchers recently created an 3-D animation (pictured) that renders the hippocampus region of a mouse brain transparent.
Can brain implants restore lost memories? —
The researchers are focusing on the hippocampus -- the place in the brain where short-term memories are made into long-term memories. In a separate study, Stanford University researchers recently created an 3-D animation (pictured) that renders the hippocampus region of a mouse brain transparent.
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Deep brain stimulation using electrodes and implants for epilepsy and other conditions has helped to pave the way for social acceptance of invasive brain procedures.
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Deep brain stimulation using electrodes and implants for epilepsy and other conditions has helped to pave the way for social acceptance of invasive brain procedures.
A precision robot helps doctors learn how to perform brain surgery, reducing the fear factor in patients.
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A precision robot helps doctors learn how to perform brain surgery, reducing the fear factor in patients.
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The U.S. military is partially funding the development of memory implants to find ways to treat soldiers with battlefield brain injuries.
Can brain implants restore lost memories? —
The U.S. military is partially funding the development of memory implants to find ways to treat soldiers with battlefield brain injuries.
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Alzheimer's: memory implants aren't promising a panacea for dementia sufferers but may soon help early-stage patients.
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Alzheimer's: memory implants aren't promising a panacea for dementia sufferers but may soon help early-stage patients.
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