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Scientists at ASU have developed a device that allows monkeys to move a cursor on a computer screen by thought alone. This research has raised hopes that paralyzed people may one day be able to ...

Researchers at the University of Washington have successfully tested a simple approach to help those who are paralyzed. Their method is to use a direct connection between nerve cells and muscles to ...