Scientists to bypass brain damage by re-encoding memories

Researchers at USC and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have developed a brain prosthesis that is designed to help individuals suffering from memory loss. The prosthesis, which includes a small array of electrodes implanted into the brain, has performed well in laboratory testing in animals and is currently being evaluated in human patients.

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September 29, 2015 | Categories: Health and Medicine, Neuroscience Research, Technology | Tags: alzheimers, clinical trials, computer science, health, medicine, memory, Mental Health Stuff, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, science | Leave a comment