World’s first BCI technology targets high-level brain function to restore independence
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Brandon Patterson, paralyzed since 2017, received a groundbreaking brain-computer interface implant targeting higher-order brain regions — not just basic motor areas — allowing doctors to interpret intent rather than simple muscle commands. The technology already triggered phantom finger sensations, and could eventually unlock treatments for dementia and mood disorders.
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