Implant (IMAGE)

University of Michigan

Implant

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A brain implant developed at the University of Michigan uses the body's skin like a conductor to wirelessly transmit the brain's neural signals to control a computer, and may eventually be used to reactivate paralyzed limbs.

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Photo provided by Euisik Yoon of University of Michigan

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